Homeless Assistance in Kansas
Locate emergency shelters, federal programs, state assistance, financial aid, healthcare, and employment support available to Kansas residents.
Emergency Housing & Shelter
Immediate options for Kansas residents who need a safe place to stay tonight.
Emergency Shelters
Find available shelter beds tonight across Kansas. Call 211 for real-time availability and directions to the nearest open shelter in your area.
Get StartedFamily & Youth Shelters
Specialized shelters for families with children and unaccompanied youth in Kansas. Safe environments with case management and wraparound support.
Get StartedVeterans Emergency Housing
Dedicated emergency housing for Kansas veterans. HUD-VASH vouchers and VA-funded supportive services are available statewide. Call 1-877-4AID-VET.
Get StartedFederal Assistance Programs
Federal programs available to eligible Kansas residents regardless of city or county.
HUD Continuum of Care
Primary federal program organizing housing and services for homeless individuals in Kansas. CoC regions provide transitional and permanent supportive housing.
Get StartedEmergency Solutions Grants
Funds emergency shelters, street outreach, homeless prevention, and rapid re-housing. Kansas receives federal ESG funding distributed through local providers.
Get StartedHousing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
Rental assistance vouchers for very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals. Apply through your local Kansas Public Housing Authority.
Get StartedHUD-VASH (Veterans)
Combines Section 8 housing vouchers with VA supportive services for veterans experiencing homelessness. Available across multiple Kansas locations.
Get StartedPATH Program (Mental Health)
Outreach, case management, and mental health support for homeless individuals. Operated through Kansas community mental health centers statewide.
Get StartedSNAP Food Assistance
Helps low-income Kansas residents buy food. Apply at your local benefits office. No permanent address required to apply.
Get StartedKansas State Programs
Programs funded or operated specifically by Kansas for residents experiencing homelessness.
Kansas ESG & Housing Programs
KHRC manages state and federal housing grants for emergency shelter, transitional housing, and homeless prevention across all Kansas communities.
Get StartedTANF – Kansas (KTAP)
Kansas Temporary Assistance Program provides cash assistance to eligible families with children. Apply at any local DCF Economic and Employment Services office.
Get StartedKanCare (Kansas Medicaid)
Kansas’s managed care Medicaid program offering health coverage to low-income adults, children, pregnant women, and individuals with disabilities.
Get StartedKansas Housing Programs
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation provides affordable housing resources, rental assistance, and housing grants for low-income Kansas residents.
Get StartedKansas Workforce & Employment
Free job training, resume help, and career placement through Kansas’s Workforce Development programs. Find your nearest office at the link below.
Get StartedLIHEAP Energy Assistance
Helps low-income Kansas households pay heating and cooling bills. Distributed through local community action agencies. Call 211 to find your provider.
Get StartedLocal Resources by City
Major Kansas cities with dedicated homeless services and housing authorities.
Wichita
Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition — homeless services, shelter placement, and housing assistance for Wichita area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedKansas City
Wyandotte County CoC — emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid re-housing services for individuals and families in the Kansas City area.
Get StartedTopeka
Topeka CoC — housing resources, case management, and emergency assistance for Topeka area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about getting homeless assistance in Kansas.
- HUD-VASH — Section 8 vouchers specifically for veterans with VA case management
- SSVF — Rapid re-housing and prevention for veteran families
- Kansas Veterans Housing — Affordable housing and support for Kansas veterans
Assistance by State
Select a state to view its specific homeless assistance programs and resources.
