housing

Oklahoma's largest cities rank among the highest for eviction rates in the country. State lawmakers are working across the aisle to address the issue this legislative session.

Critics of the affordable housing tax credit argue it is costing Kansas too much money. But supporters say it's helping construct new homes amid a housing shortage that’s driving up the costs of homes and contributing to homelessness.

Kansas has a lack of housing in both rural and urban areas. The bill would focus on areas with “minimal building activity.”

The bill proposes requiring courts to automatically seal certain eviction records and expunge others after two years.

As the cost to buy a home continues to rise in the Midwest, real estate experts say the regional rental market offers affordable housing options and biding your time before buying may be the smart move in 2025.

Oklahoma Watch, Jan. 15, 2025

A likely fight over how much power to take away from local governments may dominate the debate.

Home and rental prices have skyrocketed in recent years because of a housing shortage. That’s leading to a rise in homelessness and could be hurting the economy.

A statewide public opinion survey conducted by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University found support for high-density, mixed-use housing development despite local controversies.

Demand for homes in Kansas is high, but construction of new homes has been slow for more than a decade. Kansas saw a significant drop in home construction after the Great Recession, contributing to a housing shortage today that drives up prices.