The city of Wichita opened online applications Monday for residents to apply to have overdue rent and utility bills covered, as well as future bills. Funding for the Wichita Emergency Rental Assistance Program comes from the federal economic stimulus bill passed in December. The legislation set aside money specifically for emergency rental assistance. About $200 million went to the state of Kansas. Wichita received about $12 million.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle