Hays Housing Authority

1709 Sunset Trail, Hays, KS, 67601
(785) 625-1188



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About Hays Housing Authority

Hays Kansas is the largest city in Northwest Kansas at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and US Highway 183. This city, which has approximately 20,000 residents, was incorporated in 1885. Hays is a growing city with excellent opportunities.


Mission Statement

The Wellington Housing Authority provides housing for eligible low-income individuals and families, through a contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Program Summary for Hays Housing Authority

Hays Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Hays Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 30 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Hays Housing Authority administered a total of 78 Section 8 Vouchers. Hays Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Hays Housing Authority is located at 1709 Sunset Trail, Hays, KS, 67601 and serves the city of Hays. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Hays Housing Authority at, (785) 625-1188 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Hays Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 1
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 78
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 30
Waiting list for the Hays Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Ellis County, KS

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Ellis County, KS:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $27,200
  • $31,050
  • $34,950
  • $38,800
  • $41,950
  • $45,050
  • $48,150
  • $51,250
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $16,350
  • $18,650
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $43,500
  • $49,700
  • $55,900
  • $62,100
  • $67,100
  • $72,050
  • $77,050
  • $82,000

2017 Fair Market Rents for Ellis County, KS

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Ellis County, KS:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$519 $566 $701 $1001 $1128



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Victoria Housing Authority Victoria Housing Authority Victoria KS N/A N/A Open 8.59 Miles Contact
Russell Housing Authority Russell Housing Authority Russell KS N/A N/A Open 23.85 Miles Contact
Luray Housing Authority Luray Housing Authority Luray KS N/A N/A Open 37.01 Miles Contact
Nicodemus Housing Authority Nicodemus Housing Authority Bogue KS N/A N/A Open 39.87 Miles Contact
Ellis County Housing Authority Ellis County Housing Authority Hill City KS 157 150 Open 44.8 Miles Contact
Hill City Housing Authority Hill City Housing Authority Hill City KS N/A N/A Open 45.23 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Hays Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
30
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Ellis County Quick Facts

Population: 29,013
Persons Per Household: 2.32
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 23.6%
Homeownership Rate: 62.9%
Housing Units: 12,978
Yearly Income Per Person: $24,291
Median Household Income: $43,085