Housing Authority Board

The Coffey County Housing Authority (CCHA) was established in 1992 by the Coffey County Commissioners. This Authority was established for the express purpose of enhancing and improving the housing for the citizens of Coffey County.

The Authority is governed by a five-member Board appointed by the Coffey County Commissioners. CCHA is proud to service all areas and homeowners of Coffey County.

Meetings

• Noon
• 2nd Tuesday of every month
• 313 Neosho Street
  Burlington, KS 66839

Members

• Mike Skillman, Chairperson
• Bill Parker, Vice Chairperson
• Aaron Copeland
• Bud Redding
• Greg Stice

Current Staff

• Ronda Gilbert, Executive Director
• Lynzie Stukey, Administrative Assistant

Home Rehabilitation

Over the past several years, Coffey County Housing Authority (CCHA) has obtained and administered in excess of a million dollars worth of housing Preservation/Rehabilitation grants. These grants have been used for home repairs including roofs, windows, ramps and various needed construction projects. Applicants must meet guidelines and provide all required paperwork. This program is active only when funding is available, contact CCHA for an application or for more information and guidelines.

Developers Incentive

The developers Incentive program is designed to assist contactors in building affordable residential spec homes in Coffey County. CCHA will pay the interest of a project up to $2500 to a lending institution on the purchase of materials for an affordable new construction spec home outlined by our area income guidelines. An application must be completed by the contractor, a bank letter of intent and all guidelines followed before it goes to the CCHA board for approval.

Rental Resource Guide

CCHA provides at no charge to landlords and tenants a listing of current property in the County to rent. Landlords list their properties with CCHA and we distribute to all areas we can. Renters are then able to obtain the guide by Facebook, email, fax, or by stopping by the office. This will help them find housing in Coffey County. The resource guide is updated as changes occur and notification is received at the office.

View the Coffey County Rental Guide

Programs Offered

Refurbished Homes

CCHA has implemented programs for buying, moving and refurbishing affordable homes in Coffey County. Anyone with proper financing can purchase one of these homes. CCHA currently has a house available in Waverly and more coming. 

Information

CCHA has information on First Time Homebuyers programs, USDA loan applications and information about what local banks are offering.

Demolition

CCHA will go to the Commissioners to waive landfill fees for homeowners wishing to demolish their homes. Homeowners may apply if funding is available. There are guidelines to this program.

Moderate Income Rental Housing

In 2016, the Coffey County Housing Authority received a grant for moderate income housing through Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC). This grant provided CCHA with $150,000 toward building a moderate income triplex. The ground was broke on June 1, 2016. These units are 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. The units were completed in late fall and rented by January 1, 2017.

Affordable New Construction Housing

CCHA has sold 25 new construction homes in Coffey County. Anyone with proper financing can purchase these homes.