A former ambulance station in Overland Park is being repurposed into affordable housing for adults with disabilities. The Johnson Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the land transfer of the 0.2-acre lot to the Friends of Johnson County Developmental Supports.
Affordable Housing for Adults with Disabilities
The organization plans to build two to three affordable and accessible housing units for adults with intellectual or physical disabilities. The units will be income-restricted and subject to HOME rent maximums for 30 years, enforced with a deed restriction.
The city of Overland Park must still rezone the property for the housing project to move forward. If it’s determined to be an RP-3 district, the property will be repurposed as a triplex. If it’s determined to be an RP-2 district, it will be remade into a duplex.
The total cost estimated to convert the property into residential housing is $970,000. The organization is pursuing a combination of grants, tax credits, and local sources to fund the project.
Community Support
The city of Overland Park expressed its support for the project. Commissioner Jeff Meyers said this is an example of the county’s Ad-Hoc Working Group’s efforts to find solutions for affordable housing in Johnson County.
Commissioner Janeé Hanzlick expressed enthusiasm for the proposal, saying it’s perfect for the area. The former MED-ACT building is located in the Elmhurst neighborhood in Overland Park, next to residential housing near Shawnee Mission West High School.
Original reporting: Johnson County Post (Overland Park) — read the source article.
