Household Emergency Relief Program (HHR)

IMPORTANT UPDATES!

Due to the large response in Program applications, the Household Relief Grant program has awarded the initial allocation of grant funds.

Please find the updated information below

Quick Start
Apply Online
Need assistance appling online? Schedule an appointment in person.
E-Mail Phone
hhr@finneycounty.org (620)805-6767


Initial

Update (2/22)

Program Applications Accepted:

February 1, 2021, applications accepted, processed, and awarded in order of received

Applications currently being accepted for STANDBY status to be processed and awarded if additional funds become available

Funding Allocations Summary:

$250,000.00

The $250,000.00 allocation to the Program has been dedicated to applications that have were received February 1 - 21. No additional funding available at this time.

Maximum Award:

$10,000.00 per Applicant

No Changes

WHY SHOULD I APPLY TO HOUSEHOLD EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM IF NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE?

Applying to the Program while no funding is available places your application on standby status. This means that if funding is available in the future your application will be considered in the order in which it was received.

IS THERE OTHER EMERGENCY ASSITANCE AVAILABLE FOR RENTERS IN KANSAS?

The State of Kansas is launching the Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) program in March. 

This program will provide rental assistance and more information can be found via the webpagehttps://kshousingcorp.org/emergency-rental-assistance 

If you are in need of rental and utility assistance, sign up for the KERA newsletter to be notified when the program launches via https://kshousingcorp.org/kera-form

WHAT IS THE HOUSEHOLD EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM?

This program seeks to alleviate financial pressure and provide greater economic security to residents of Finney County experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 by:

  • Reducing the rent and utility burden on rental households and prevent homelessnes for households impacted by COVID-19

  • Mitigating the risk of homeowners foreclosing on their homes due to financial hardship cause by COVID-19

HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?
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Complete the Intake Form

  • Online

    • Click here to complete an application online via the Finney County Household Emergency Web Application
    • For the Spanish version of the application click here

  • In person

    • Schedule an appointment with the County's Outreach Coordinator via e-mail at hhr@finneycounty.org or by phone at (620) 805-6767

Be sure to review the application document checklist and eligibility requirements prior to submitting your application


QUESTION?

If you have questions on the status of your application contact the Finney County Outreach Coordinator via e-mail at hhr@finneycounty.org or by phone at (620) 805-6767