Affordable Housing Review Board Meeting August 17, 2026

The City of Wichita Affordable Housing Review Board met on August 17, 2026, to discuss several procurement and contract-related matters concerning affordable housing properties. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a compliance issue involving Sano Capital Group LLC, which received a $40,000 forgivable development subsidy loan from the city's affordable housing fund for property rehabilitation. The board reviewed violations related to leasing to non-Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) tenants and charging unauthorized rent, which technically placed the loan agreement in default. After presentations from the property owners and city staff, the board recommended not calling the mortgage due to the violations but imposed a five-year audit term on all six properties assisted under the program to ensure future compliance. Additionally, the board discussed upcoming Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for floodplain properties requiring repairs funded by public housing operating funds, with plans to issue the RFP in October or November 2026. The meeting also included procedural items such as postponing chair and vice-chair elections and updates on funding agreements for home programs. Overall, the board emphasized the importance of compliance with contract terms tied to city funding and the need for ongoing oversight and training to prevent future issues.