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City of Topeka
Governing Body Action Form
City Council Chambers
214 SE 8th Street
Topeka, Kansas 66603
www.topeka.org
September 15, 2026
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September 15, 2026
 
CONTACT PERSON:
Carrie Higgins, Housing and Homeless Services Director
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SECOND PARTY/SUBJECT:
Presentation - Affordable Housing Update
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DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:
VOTING REQUIREMENTS:

Presentation only. No action required by the Governing Body.

POLICY ISSUE:

Based on Ordinance No. 20554, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund was established to encourage and support the acquisition, rehabilitation, and development of affordable housing.  

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Presentation only. No action required by the Governing Body. 

BACKGROUND:

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund issued it's first Request for Proposals on February 2, 2026.  Three projects were awarded funding for a total amount of $931,947.50.  The projects will create, preserve, or rehabilitate up to 229 housing units. 

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The fund currently has a balance of $319,557.07.  

SOURCE OF FUNDING:

The funding for the current and any additional projects will come from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

ATTACHMENTS:
Presentation - Affordable Housing Trust Fund