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If you're struggling to pay rent or facing eviction in Kansas, help may be available. This page lists emergency rent assistance, eviction help, and longer-term housing resources. Start with emergency programs first.
🆘 Emergency Rental Assistance
🆘 Emergency Rental Assistance
If you’re struggling to pay rent in Kansas, emergency rental assistance may be available.
State, local, or nonprofit programs may help cover past-due rent.
Some programs may also help with utilities or fees tied to housing stability.
Availability and eligibility vary by location.
Call 211 to find emergency rental assistance programs near you.
These programs may help cover past-due rent or provide one-time emergency assistance.
Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA)
Helps cover past-due rent and utilities for qualifying households.
Community Action Agencies ( by county)
Local agencies that provide emergency rent help
Salvation Army
Emergency rent assistance varies by location.
Catholic Charities
Rent and eviction help for families in need.
United Way 211
Call 211 or visit 211.org to find rent help near you.
More resources are based on where you live in Kansas. Call 2-1-1 and they can provide you more localized information for help with rent.
Rent Help While Waiting for Assistance Approval
Rent Help While Waiting for Assistance Approval
If you’ve applied for rental assistance and are waiting for a decision, there may still be options to help in the meantime.
Some nonprofits or Community Action Agencies offer short-term rent help.
Landlord communication may help prevent eviction while assistance is pending.
Legal aid can explain options if a notice has been issued.
⚖️ Facing Eviction?
⚖️ Facing Eviction?
If you’ve received an eviction notice or court paperwork, you may still have options. Free or low-cost help may be available.
Emergency rental assistance may help stop an eviction.
Legal aid organizations may help explain your rights.
Some landlords are required to follow specific notice and court procedures.
Call 211 or contact a local legal aid organization for eviction help.
Tenant Rights and Landlord Responsibilities
Tenant Rights and Landlord Responsibilities
Kansas law provides certain protections for tenants and outlines responsibilities for landlords.
Landlords must maintain safe and habitable housing.
Tenants generally must receive proper notice before eviction.
Rent increases and fees must follow lease terms and state law.
For specific legal questions, contact Kansas Legal Services or call 211 for referrals.
Kansas Legal Services
Free or low-cost legal help for renters facing eviction.Local Eviction Prevention Programs
Some cities and counties offer emergency eviction help.Tenant Rights Information
Learn your rights before moving out or going to court.
Even if eviction has already started, do not ignore it — help may still be available.
Unsafe or Unlivable Housing (Repairs & Habitability)
Unsafe or Unlivable Housing (Repairs & Habitability)
Landlords in Kansas are generally required to keep rental housing safe and livable.
Basic services like heat, water, electricity, and plumbing must be maintained.
Serious issues such as mold, leaks, or unsafe conditions may require repairs.
Tenants usually must give written notice and time for repairs before taking further action.
For help with unsafe housing or repair disputes, contact Kansas Legal Services or call 211.
Rent Increases and Notice Requirements
Rent Increases and Notice Requirements
Landlords in Kansas must follow notice rules when changing rent.
Rent increases usually must follow the lease terms.
Month-to-month tenants generally must receive advance written notice before a rent increase.
Rent cannot be raised in retaliation for requesting repairs or exercising tenant rights.
If you’re unsure whether a rent increase is legal, contact Kansas Legal Services or call 211 for guidance.
Security Deposits, Late Fees, and Move-In Costs
Security Deposits, Late Fees, and Move-In Costs
Move-in costs and late fees can make it harder to keep or secure housing.
Some nonprofits or local programs may help with security deposits or first month’s rent.
Late fees must follow lease terms and Kansas law.
*Tenants may be entitled to a deposit return if lease conditions are met.
Call 211 or contact Kansas Legal Services for help with rent fees and deposit questions.
Breaking a Lease or Moving Out Early
Breaking a Lease or Moving Out Early
In some situations, tenants may be able to end a lease early without additional penalties.
Certain conditions (such as uninhabitable housing or safety issues) may allow early termination.
Lease terms and notice requirements matter.
Legal guidance can help you understand your options before moving out.
Contact Kansas Legal Services or call 211 for help understanding lease termination rules.
🪖 Military Orders
🪖 Military Orders
Some tenants may be able to legally break a lease due to military service or other protected circumstances.
Active-duty military members may terminate a lease early after receiving qualifying orders under federal law.
Written notice and documentation are usually required.
Other tenants, including public servants, may only be able to break a lease early under specific legal conditions or lease terms.
Active-duty service members and their families can receive free legal help through Military Legal Assistance (JAG).
Military legal offices can help review leases, explain rights under federal law, and assist with proper notice.
➡️ Military Legal Assistance (JAG)
Additional help understanding your situation, contact Kansas Legal Services or call 211 for referrals.
🏘️ Long-Term Housing Help
🏘️ Long-Term Housing Help
These programs take longer to apply for but can help lower rent or provide stable housing long-term.
Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
Helps eligible renters pay a portion of rent long-term.Public Housing Authorities (PHAs)
Local agencies that manage housing programs.Transitional Housing Programs
Temporary housing while getting back on your feet.
✉️ Help Talking to Your Landlord
✉️ Help Talking to Your Landlord
If you’re behind on rent, communicating early and clearly with your landlord can sometimes prevent eviction or late fees.
Ask about a short-term payment plan
Explain your situation honestly and briefly
Provide proof that you applied for rent assistance
Keep all communication in writing
(Coming soon: printable landlord request letter and rent assistance checklist)
⏱️ Need Help Right Now?
⏱️ Need Help Right Now?
If you’re facing immediate eviction or can’t pay rent this month, take these steps as soon as possible:
Call 211 to find local rent help in your area
Apply to multiple assistance programs at the same time
Contact your landlord before missing rent, if possible
Do not ignore eviction notices or court papers
Help is easier to find when you act early. You’re not alone.
📍 Wichita Rent Assistance
Wichita residents may have access to additional local rent assistance, eviction prevention programs, and legal help beyond statewide resources.
City of Wichita housing assistance programs
Sedgwick County emergency assistance
Wichita-area Community Action Agencies
Local charities and nonprofit housing programs
Kansas Legal Services – Wichita area
Availability and eligibility vary. Apply to multiple programs when possible.
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