The City of Hesston has established a Housing Incentive Program for new housing aimed at encouraging growth within the city limits of Hesston, Kansas. A grant of $1,000 will be given to any qualified homebuyer or investors at the time of closing for a new, single family or duplex residential property within the city limits. In order to qualify the buyer must enter into a contract with a realtor, developer or contractor. Eligible homes may be site built or modular constructed to the International Building Code 2012 on a permanent foundation or basement. All contractors must be licensed by the City of Hesston. The grants will be on a first come first serve basis until the monies are expended.

1.   The applicant must be a qualified home buyer who enters into a contract with a licensed builder, realtor and/or a developer during the designated time period.
2.   A copy of the contract shall be attached to the application along with a loan approval by a qualified lender.
3.   A building permit must be purchased and issued.
4.   All construction shall be performed by contractors licensed by the City of Hesston.
5.   Periodic inspections must be performed as required by city code for a building permit.
6.   A certificate of occupancy must be issued by the building inspector.

• Download the Housing Incentive application (pdf) and submit to City Hall at 115 E Smith St, Hesston
• Pickup the application from City Hall at 115 E Smith St, Hesston
• Call the City Clerk at (620) 327-4412 if you have unanswered questions

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