Missouri Programs

Government Grants & Incentives for Real Estate Investors in Kansas City

Kansas City straddles two states, offering investors access to both Missouri and Kansas incentive programs. MHDC's LIHTC program, combined with the city's Planned Industrial Expansion Authority and Land Bank, create significant investment opportunities.

32 designated tracts
Opportunity Zones
$1,104
Section 8 (2-BR)
LIHTC
Tax Credits Available
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Local Programs

State Housing Finance Agency

Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC)

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Public Housing Authority

Housing Authority of Kansas City (HAKC)

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Local Programs

Kansas City Government Incentive Programs

These programs are available specifically to investors and developers in the Kansas City, MO market.

KC Land Bank

Acquires tax-delinquent properties and sells them at reduced prices to developers committed to rehabilitation and affordable housing.

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MHDC LIHTC Program

Missouri's LIHTC program with competitive 9% and non-competitive 4% credits. KC projects often receive strong allocation.

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PIEA Tax Abatement

Planned Industrial Expansion Authority providing 25-year property tax abatements for qualifying developments.

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Kansas City Neighborhood TIF

Tax Increment Financing for eligible neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing projects.

LIHTC Tax Credits in Missouri

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are the largest source of affordable housing financing in the U.S. In Missouri, credits are allocated by MHDC.

How LIHTC Works

  • Dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit over 10 years
  • 9% competitive credits for new construction
  • 4% credits paired with tax-exempt bonds
  • 15-year compliance period for affordable rents

Missouri Allocator

Credits are allocated by MHDC through their Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which outlines scoring criteria and priorities.

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Why Invest in Kansas City?

25-year PIEA tax abatements — one of the longest in any major city

Access to both Missouri and Kansas incentive programs

Land Bank provides extremely low-cost acquisition opportunities

32 Opportunity Zones across the metro with major redevelopment potential

Finance Government-Incentivized Properties in Kansas City

FundNow Capital provides DSCR loans, bridge financing, and portfolio loans that complement government incentive programs in Kansas City.

DSCR Loans

Qualify using Section 8 rental income — government-backed rents strengthen your DSCR ratio.

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Bridge Loans

Short-term financing to acquire and stabilize properties before permanent LIHTC or agency financing.

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Portfolio Loans

Finance multiple properties in Kansas City's Opportunity Zones under a single loan structure.

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