Grants & Assistance Programs

The City has several programs to assist homeowners and renters who live in Roeland Park. A list of these programs, related links and summaries are below.

Block Party Grant

Roeland Park residents may apply for a grant to host a neighborhood block party. Each grant will reimburse eligible expenses up to $100 per event. Neighborhoods may receive the block party grant once per year. For more information, click here.

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE FOR HOMEOWNERS

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

This program provides assistance to qualified Roeland Park resident homeowners for exterior home improvements using volunteers and contract labor. Those who meet income guidelines can get assistance with a variety of exterior home repairs and yard maintenance such as:

repair or replacement of damaged shutters, wood-siding shingles, and guttering;
improvements, modification and installation of aids for disabled persons such as ramps and handrails;
exterior painting, minor repair of windows, storm doors and garage doors;
yard maintenance, cutting grass, leaf/stick removal;
tree, shrub, bush, removal/trimming.

More info and application can be found here.

Johnson County Minor Home Repair Program

The Minor Home Repair Program goals are to address health and safety concerns, and accessibility for persons with disabilities. This program provides grant funds for repairs that include:

Carpentry
Electrical
Exterior painting
Furnace / central air conditioner
Handicap accessibility
Masonry
Plumbing
Roof replacement

These repairs may be provided to remedy a city citation or notification by a city/county code inspector of a deficiency for deteriorating or peeling paint. The City Council elected to double its funding level of this program in 2019 to $9,000 which will help more residents receive help with home repairs.

HOUSING STABILITY & SUPPORT ASSISTANCE

Home Program

Managed by the Johnson County Department of Human Services, The HOME Program assists eligible Johnson County homeowners with rehabilitation of their homes to bring them into compliance with local housing codes (Housing Quality Standards).

The HOME Program assists eligible homeowners of Johnson County, Kansas with rehabilitation needs of their owner-occupied homes. The program will bring a home or dwelling into compliance with local housing codes and address health and safety issues.

Assistance is provided as a deferred payment loan (at 0% interest and is forgiven 10% per year for 10 years.) The loan instrument is recorded with the Johnson County Records & Tax Administration. If at any time the property changes ownership, the remaining amount of the loan must be repaid. The City of Roeland Park provides a match for residents to participate in this program.

Roeland Park Property Tax Rebate

Roeland Park offers a property tax rebate for those who qualify. Click here to learn more.

Johnson County Seniors and Disabled Veterans Property Tax Relief Program

In 2023, the Board of County Commissioners authorized $500,000 in funding for Johnson County to provide a pilot program to offer property tax relief for low-income seniors and disabled veterans.

The program provides relief payments of up to $200 to offset the county's portion of residential property taxes for those who qualify. For more information, please visit the County's website.

Utility, Rental & Social Service Assistance

Roeland Park residents seeking financial assistance are encouraged to visit My Resource Connection, hosted by Johnson County, Kansas. The assistance that individuals may need are many and varied: Groceries, clothing, housing, health care, counseling, transportation, employment, utility assistance, emotional support, and more. For additional questions, you may also call 913-715-6653.

Additionally, the Johnson County Multi-Service Center helps residents connect to services to those at or below 200% of the poverty level. This includes utility, rental, case management, stabilization assistance and more.

Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity

Johnson County Housing Services provides services in line with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing Law. The mission of the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) is to eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity, and achieve diverse, inclusive communities by leading the nation in the enforcement, administration, development, and public understanding of federal fair housing policies and laws. FHEO protects people from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status.

The FHEO website offers topics on Fair Housing Law and the Fair Housing Act, and information for People with Disabilities and on Senior Housing, as well as how to File A Housing Complaint. The FHEO library offers a variety of Fair Housing Publications. The HUD Home page offers more information for Landlords, Renters, Homeowners, and for Housing Counseling.

CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE ASSISTANCE

Compost Bin Rebate Program

The City of Roeland Park is committed to helping residents divert organic materials from landfills and is offering a rebate to residents to begin a home composting program. Eligible residents can get a rebate of up to $75 for the purchase of a home compost bin or by building one. More information can be found here.

"Contain the Rain" Residential Stormwater Management Program

The Johnson County Stormwater Management Program encourages individual homeowners and businesses to make improvements on their properties to improve stormwater quality. Contain the Rain in Johnson County is a reimbursement program for most JOCO residents who install sustainable landscape solutions that reduce stormwater runoff. More information can be found here.

RESIDENTIAL ENERGY AUDIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Roeland Park has been, and continues to be, a leader on important actions that promote sustainability and make a real difference in environmental issues. To support our efforts to reduce carbon emissions City-wide, the residential energy audit incentive program will rebate up to $400 of a home energy audit performed by a qualified contractor. Click on this link for more information about the program and for application forms.

Mid-America Regional Council First Suburbs Coalition

The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) First Suburbs Coalition provides a number of design resources, pamphlets and resources: MARC Idea Book (PDF) (large file - 10.3 megabytes)