The City of Wichita will be starting a landlord incentive program to help provide more affordable housing for people who are on Section 8 and Housing First programs. The city’s Director of Housing and Community Services, Sally Stang, said the program will provide one-time bonuses to landlords who join the program. First-time landlords will receive a bonus of $1,000, and landlords who were previously involved with housing programs for at least six months will get a $500 bonus. The program also covers damages and vacancy costs, up to $2,000 in damages or deductibles for a zero to one-bedroom home or apartment. The program will offer up to $3,500 for homes or apartments with two or more bedrooms. Stang said there is a perception that tenants on voucher programs are more likely to cause damage or not fulfill their lease obligations.
Source: 101.3 KFDI
