# Affordable Housing Review Board September 21, 2026


**Body:** City of Wichita
**Date:** September 20, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Regulatory Compliance


The City of Wichita Affordable Housing Review Board convened on September 21, 2026, primarily to address a contract default issue involving Hope CDC. The nonprofit had leased two properties purchased with $40,000 forgivable subsidies each from the city's affordable housing fund to non-Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) tenants, violating contract terms requiring exclusive leasing to HCV tenants for 15 years. Hope CDC acknowledged the error, attributed to onboarding a new property manager, and committed to rectifying the issue by relocating current tenants and leasing to HCV tenants going forward. The board discussed contract provisions, potential penalties, and options including allowing current tenants to complete leases within a 9-month compliance period, auditing Hope CDC's properties for five years, and possible mortgage call if noncompliance persists. The board emphasized the importance of maintaining partnerships with nonprofits while enforcing contract terms and recommended legal review of contract language for future clarity. No new funding allocations or contract awards were made during this meeting, but the board noted upcoming HDLP funding and ongoing property audits.

**Source:** City of Wichita