Regional Housing Initiative
Removing the Past.
Building the Future.
Every community has properties that have reached the end of their useful life. Rebuild Our Block is helping five South Central Kansas counties remove deteriorated houses, prepare properties for new development, and create opportunities for new housing.
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Making Room for What's Next
Across rural Kansas, employers need workers, families need places to live, and communities need opportunities to grow. At the same time, many properties have deteriorated beyond reasonable repair.
Rebuild Our Block connects these challenges with solutions. By removing deteriorated structures and encouraging new housing investment, we're helping communities make better use of existing infrastructure, strengthen neighborhoods, and return properties to productive use.
Learn why this matters →Three Ways to Get Involved
Whether you live here, own property here, or want to build here — there's a role for you.
For Residents
Know of a property that has reached the end of its useful life? Help us identify opportunities to improve your neighborhood.
Nominate a PropertyFor Property Owners
Own a deteriorated property? Demolition assistance may be available to help prepare your property for its next chapter.
Explore Demolition AssistanceFor Builders & Investors
Looking for opportunities to build new housing in rural Kansas? Learn about available incentives and participating communities.
View Investor IncentivesWe Are Looking for
Houses That Are:
Know of a House That Needs to Come Down?
Submit an Address
Send us the address and tell us what you know. You do not need to own the property or know the owner — we will research the ownership, condition, and eligibility.
We Review the Property
Program staff research ownership records, code-violation history, and site conditions to determine whether the property meets program criteria.
We Handle the Rest
The property must qualify, all ownership and legal requirements must be addressed, and demolition must be completed.
Financial Assistance Programs
Two programs are available to eligible applicants. All assistance is subject to eligibility requirements, funding availability, and approval.
Demolition Assistance Program
- Assistance of up to $15,000 per eligible property
- Available in the five participating counties
- Property taxes must be current to qualify for financial assistance
- Applications are subject to eligibility requirements, funding availability, and approval
- Payment may be made directly to an approved contractor or through reimbursement
Infill Housing Investor Incentive
- Assistance of up to $5,000
- May cover up to 50% of approved, eligible infrastructure expenses
- Eligible expenses may include water, sewer, and electric service installation
- Intended to encourage new housing development on eligible properties
- Subject to program guidelines and approval
Contact the program administrator for additional information about eligibility and available opportunities in your area. rebuildourblock@gmail.com
Funding & Administration
Funding & Partnerships
Rebuild Our Block is a regional housing initiative supported in part by a 2026 grant from the Patterson Family Foundation. This private investment is being directed toward housing and infrastructure needs in rural Kansas without requiring additional taxpayer funding. Kiowa County Economic Development administers the initiative.
Demolition Is Not the End.
It is the beginning of a safer property, a stronger block, and a new opportunity.
See it. Submit it. Help us rebuild the block.