Rent Assistance in Southwest Kansas
The Ford County Housing Authority offers rental assistance through the HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program to help low- to very low-income households across our 28-county service area in Southwest Kansas. (Note: This program does not cover households within the city limits of Dodge City or Great Bend.)

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Families must meet income and eligibility requirements to receive assistance. A “family” can be a single person, and you do not have to be elderly to qualify. HUD vouchers are issued when you reach your turn on the waiting list, allowing you to rent an existing house, duplex, apartment, single room, or mobile home from a private owner. We are not able to take anyone with drug related or violent criminal offenses. 

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Important Information Before You Apply

• Current wait time: 1–6 months from the date we receive your complete application.

• Eligibility: Income limits and criminal history limitations apply.

• Program standards: Housing units must meet HUD Housing Quality Standards and pass SPIRE inspections.​

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If you have questions about the program, call 620-471-4711 or email housing@swksaging.org.
If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination, call the Housing Discrimination Hotline at 1-800-669-9777.

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Step 1 – Complete Your Application

You have two ways to complete your application:

Option 1: Fill out the online form below

• You can complete and submit your application using the online form on this page.

• You will need to upload copies of your required documents.

If you don’t have a scanner, you can take clear pictures with your phone or ask your library or senior center for help scanning.

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Option 2: Download and print the paper application

• Use the links above to download and print the forms.

• Fill out all sections completely and honestly.

• Make sure all adults in your household sign where required.

Initial Application

Program in a Nutshell

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Step 2 – Complete Your Application

1. Fill out each the initial application completely and honestly.

2. Make sure all adults in your household sign where indicated.

3. Gather required supporting documents (birth certificates, Social Security cards, immigration documents, income verification, etc.) to prepare for the next step of the process once your name reaches the top of the waiting list.

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Step 3 – Submit Your Application

Choose one of these submission methods:

Your local library may be able to assist you with faxing your application

• Email: Scan and email to housing@swksaging.org .

• Fax:  620-225-8240

• Mail: Ford County Housing Authority, PO Box 1636, Dodge City, KS 67801

• In Person: Deliver to our office during business hours.​