Episode 125: Kansas KHRC Releases 2027 Draft QAP for Public Comment

The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation has released its 2027 draft Qualified Allocation Plan, including a proposed-changes overview and a redlined version comparing the draft to the current plan. A virtual public hearing is scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., with registration required. For LIHTC developers, syndicators, and investors active in Kansas, the public comment period now underway is the critical window to influence scoring criteria, threshold requirements, set-asides, and tie-breakers that will govern the entire 2027 allocation cycle. Key Takeaways: KHRC published the 2027 draft QAP with a full redline against the current plan — review it to identify any changes to scoring, set-asides, basis boost eligibility, or developer fee caps. Virtual public hearing is set for Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. — registration is required in advance. The public comment period is open now; written comments submitted alongside hearing testimony carry the most influence. Scoring and threshold changes in the QAP directly determine which deals are competitive in Kansas for the full 2027 LIHTC cycle. Developers with active Kansas pipeline should map proposed changes against site selection criteria, income targeting requirements, and amenity scoring before pre-development spending deepens. State HFAs track stakeholder participation — repeat applicants and lenders with existing relationships have particular standing to shape final QAP language. Once the QAP is finalized, comment-period leverage disappears; organizations with positions on any provision should act now. Kansas is one of several states finalizing QAPs for the 2027 allocation cycle this summer. Tracking redlined changes across state HFAs is increasingly important as developers balance multi-state pipelines against shifting scoring environments. If your team operates in Kansas or is evaluating entry, the KHRC draft QAP and public hearing represent direct access to the decision-makers setting next year's rules. Engage early and on the record. Subscribe to The Spring Street Brief for daily updates on affordable housing in America.