Preventing Homelessness
In Douglas County, Kansas
Important Update: HSC Application Changes
The Housing Stabilization Collaborative (HSC) is making important updates to how rental and utility assistance applications are reviewed and prioritized.
There will be no February lottery.
Please do not submit an application for February assistance just yet!
We are using this time to transition from a monthly lottery system to a new prioritization tool designed to better identify households at the highest risk of eviction and homelessness. These changes will help ensure limited funds are used where they can have the greatest impact.
Applications will reopen on February 1, using the new prioritization process.
We encourage households and partner agencies to return then to apply.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve fairness, equity, and effectiveness in our housing stabilization system.
Tenants Apply Now
Please check back February 1 to apply using our new prioritization tool.
Check Lottery Status
January 2026 was our last lottery - starting February 1, 2026 we invite you to apply using the prioritization tool that is being developed.
Information for Applicants
How to apply and how to know if your application was selected
What We Do
The Housing Stabilization Collaborative (HSC) exists to support community members in accessing and affording sustainable housing through our rental and utility assistance program, landlord engagement best practices, monthly rental availability list, and partnership with local social service agencies.
As a collaborative, we work towards reducing and eliminating housing barriers
The Housing Stabilization Collaborative (HSC) exists to support community members in accessing and affording sustainable housing through our rental and utility assistance program, landlord engagement best practices, monthly rental availability list, and partnership with local social service agencies. As a collaborative, we work towards reducing and eliminating housing barriers for renters as well as working with local landlords to provide safe and affordable housing.
