| ChALANDA HUFF, FLINT HILLS PLACE PROPERTY MANAGER |
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The Flint Hills Place Property Manager
contributes to the effectiveness of the
Housing Authority’s daily operations relating
to the property management functions in the
Tax Credit Division.
contributes to the effectiveness of the
Housing Authority’s daily operations relating
to the property management functions in the
Tax Credit Division.
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Chalanda started with the Housing Authority
in 2008.
in 2008.
The Flint Hills Place development is a public housing development owned and operated by the Manhattan
Housing Authority. Constructed in 1973, the development has received several improvements over the
years through the use of capital funding provided by HUD. However, due to the age, construction and
normal wear and tear over the years, the development is in need of major renovations in order to ensure
quality affordable housing, and to avoid a potential marketing problem with the construction of the
Gardens on the adjacent tract of land.
On February 10, 2006 the Manhattan Housing Authority submitted an application to the Special
Applications Center of HUD to dispose of the land and structures which occupy approximately 7.5 acres
at the corner of North Manhattan and Kimball Avenue to the Manhattan Area Housing Partnership
(MAHP). The purpose of this request was to facilitate improvements to be financed through Low
Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) in the amount of $3,068,470; Permanent Loan (Horizon Bank)
$495,000 and Deferred Developer Fees of $8,000, bringing the total project cost to $3,714,470. Once
completed, the existing units will blend with the new construction to have the appearance of one
congruent affordable housing campus.
The rent structure will change from 100% public housing to a 50/50 mix of public housing (income-
based rent) and tax credit housing (fixed rents below fair market rents). This is commonly known as a
‘mixed finance development’. The Housing Authority will continue to manage the property but will have
no ownership to the property.
The development consists of one, two, three and four bedroom units, all with one bath except in the four
bedroom units that contain two; the units are contained in triplexes and four-plexes, and a maintenance
shop on-site. Amenities include an on-site office, common areas for residents, a resident computer lab,
playground equipment, and a covered bus shelter. Two units (a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom) have
been removed from the rent rolls to accommodate the office and computer lab space. A Host/Hostess
and Groundskeeper reside on-site and are provided a deduction in their rent for monthly services.
Applicants must be income eligible, meeting 80% of Area Median Income guidelines in addition to other
screening criteria.
The Manhattan Housing Authority deeded all property to MAHP on September 5, 2007. Construction on
the first six buildings started on September 19, 2007.
The partners in this development include the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the
City of Manhattan, Manhattan Housing Authority, Manhattan Area Housing Partnership, R&J Investments
LLC, and Kansas Equity Fund. The Manhattan Housing Authority will serve as Property Manager.
Housing Authority. Constructed in 1973, the development has received several improvements over the
years through the use of capital funding provided by HUD. However, due to the age, construction and
normal wear and tear over the years, the development is in need of major renovations in order to ensure
quality affordable housing, and to avoid a potential marketing problem with the construction of the
Gardens on the adjacent tract of land.
On February 10, 2006 the Manhattan Housing Authority submitted an application to the Special
Applications Center of HUD to dispose of the land and structures which occupy approximately 7.5 acres
at the corner of North Manhattan and Kimball Avenue to the Manhattan Area Housing Partnership
(MAHP). The purpose of this request was to facilitate improvements to be financed through Low
Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) in the amount of $3,068,470; Permanent Loan (Horizon Bank)
$495,000 and Deferred Developer Fees of $8,000, bringing the total project cost to $3,714,470. Once
completed, the existing units will blend with the new construction to have the appearance of one
congruent affordable housing campus.
The rent structure will change from 100% public housing to a 50/50 mix of public housing (income-
based rent) and tax credit housing (fixed rents below fair market rents). This is commonly known as a
‘mixed finance development’. The Housing Authority will continue to manage the property but will have
no ownership to the property.
The development consists of one, two, three and four bedroom units, all with one bath except in the four
bedroom units that contain two; the units are contained in triplexes and four-plexes, and a maintenance
shop on-site. Amenities include an on-site office, common areas for residents, a resident computer lab,
playground equipment, and a covered bus shelter. Two units (a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom) have
been removed from the rent rolls to accommodate the office and computer lab space. A Host/Hostess
and Groundskeeper reside on-site and are provided a deduction in their rent for monthly services.
Applicants must be income eligible, meeting 80% of Area Median Income guidelines in addition to other
screening criteria.
The Manhattan Housing Authority deeded all property to MAHP on September 5, 2007. Construction on
the first six buildings started on September 19, 2007.
The partners in this development include the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the
City of Manhattan, Manhattan Housing Authority, Manhattan Area Housing Partnership, R&J Investments
LLC, and Kansas Equity Fund. The Manhattan Housing Authority will serve as Property Manager.
Bedroom Size # of Units Monthly Rent
1 Bedroom 2 $325
2 Bedroom 10 $500
3 Bedroom 10 $575
4 Bedroom 8 $625
1 Bedroom 2 $325
2 Bedroom 10 $500
3 Bedroom 10 $575
4 Bedroom 8 $625
| CONTACT INFORMATION: Chalanda Huff FHI Property Manager Manhattan Housing Authority PO Box 1024 Manhattan, KS 66505-1024 Phone: 785-776-1882 Fax: 785-537-0269 email: huff@mhaks.org |
