New Kansas law makes it easier to add homes to KCK lots. Could it help with shortage?
A new Kansas law aims to address the affordable housing shortage in Wyandotte County by allowing more housing types on residential lots.
Wyandotte County has a shortage of more than 4,000 affordable homes. About 23,000 households in the county can’t afford more than $400 a month for rent, according to a report from the county’s health department. Some local leaders say making more housing types available could help. However, some lower-cost housing options such as accessory dwelling […]
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