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Family and Community Services

Rental Assistance & Utility Assistance

MHC has collaborated with Community Action in Topeka, KS, to provide Emergency Rent or Utility Assistance-one-time payments to help prevent eviction and homelessness for McPherson County residents.

Applications are available at the MHC office.
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Brush Up MAC

The Brush Up Mac Program (BUM) assists eligible families with yard work and minor home repairs. This program is a yearly event, usually held in April.
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Homeless Prevention

MHC offers assistance with security deposits, rent, and utilities for families enrolled in the Homeless Prevention programs. The family must have received an eviction notice.
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Tenant-Based Rental Assistance

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance is a program designed to help income-eligible households with rent, security deposits, and utility deposits. MHC may pay the difference between a rent standard for the unit size and 30% of the family's monthly-adjusted income.
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Expungements

MHC collaborates with KS Legal Aide to offer legal assistance with expungements to remove barriers to housing stability. Applications can be picked up at the MHC office.
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Oak Harbor Cottages Emergency Shelter

This unique community is for those who find themselves homeless and need a place to stay while getting back on their feet. Each tiny home allows the family to live independently for 90 days while they work with a case manager to make an individualized plan.
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Home Repair Program

This program helps low-income homeowners with a $10,000 grant (62 years+) or a loan (1% interest) of up to $40,000 (no age requirements) to make home repairs. As long as grant funds are available, homeowners may qualify for both.
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All the Services provided by McPherson Housing Coalition, Inc. are available to those who live in McPherson County, are income-eligible, and need housing assistance.

Choose your need.

I need help
with housing

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I can use a hand doing some work on my house

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I'm looking for
resources

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I'm homeless and
need help

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