Missouri Turns Empty Offices Into Homes | Wichita News

Missouri’s rolling out a bold new plan to fight its housing shortage by turning abandoned office buildings into homes—thanks to a 25% tax credit for developers. The goal? Revive downtowns, reuse existing structures, and add much-needed housing without starting from scratch. But it’s not easy: outdated layouts, safety upgrades, and costly retrofits pose real challenges. Still, the upside is huge—economic revitalization, reduced construction waste, and potential cost savings. The catch? Buildings must be at least 25 years old and located in designated Innovation Zones, with a statewide cap of $50 million per year. Experts say this is a smart start, but only part of the solution—true impact needs teamwork between developers, cities, and state agencies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b65ddaeb2ae89858