Community Housing Association of Dodge City (CHAD)

The Community Housing Association of Dodge City (CHAD) is a 501(c)(3) organization created to address housing needs in and around Dodge City. For a list of available real estate to purchase or rent, view DodgeCityHousing.com.

 

Mission Statement:  To address housing needs in the community by revitalizing neighborhoods through comprehensive assistance to persons of low-to-moderate income.

 

Primary Objectives:

  1. Recapture abandoned or unoccupied housing while cleaning up blighted areas.

  2. Eliminate health and safety hazards in older homes.

  3. Expanding homeowner education programs and construction education programs.

  4. Construct new housing in the low to moderate-income level.

  5. Develop a strong volunteer base.

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In 2019, CHAD was awarded an Ad Astra Award from the Kansas Housing Resource Corporation for Housing Preservation!

 CHAT Study

The CHAT study was updated in 2025 by RDG Planning and Design. The full housing assessment can be found here.

Key Findings from the Housing Assessment:

·       Continued Population Growth: Dodge City’s population has steadily expanded, with local estimates suggesting a 2020 population closer to 35,118 rather than the Census-reported 27,788.

·       Housing Development on the Rise: Since 2018, housing construction has accelerated, with increased variety in home types, including multi-family, duplexes, and townhomes.

·       Growing Demand for Affordable & Mid-Market Housing: While high-end developments have expanded, there remains an underserved demand for mid-range homes ($150,000-$300,000) and rentals under $1,000 per month. The demand for housing remains strong for all product types and price points.

·       Aging housing stock needs stabilized: The demand to preserve and maintain existing housing is essential. Older housing is one of the best sources of affordable housing. Continuing programs like the Community Home Renovation Program (CHRP), NRP, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and Paint Dodge, and the Abandoned Housing Program are vital to strategic rehabilitation and housing conservation to stabilize values in older neighborhoods.

·       Ongoing Investment in Infrastructure & Incentives: Programs like RHID and NRP continue to attract developers, making projects financially viable and ensuring sustainable community growth.