Modular Homes Partnership Brings Affordable Housing to Wichita

New modular homes offer low-cost, fully-furnished options for renters in north-central Wichita.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A partnership between Wichita Affordable Housing LLC, Hope Community Development Corporation, and Prime Craftsman Homes has brought modular homes to Wichita, providing affordable and fully-furnished rental options for low-income residents. The modular homes, built offsite in Oklahoma and placed on permanent foundations, offer features like air conditioning and in-unit laundry at rents based on HUD and local housing authority guidelines to make them accessible to those in need.

Why it matters

Wichita, like many cities, has struggled with a shortage of affordable housing options. This innovative partnership aims to rapidly increase the supply of low-cost homes, leveraging modular construction to provide quality living spaces at below-market rents. By working with local nonprofits, the program is able to target those most in need, including formerly homeless individuals and families.

The details

The modular homes, ranging from two-bedroom single-family to four-bedroom duplexes, were purchased by Wichita Affordable Housing LLC and placed on lots acquired by Hope CDC. The homes come fully furnished, with appliances and in-unit laundry, and are priced to be affordable based on HUD and local housing authority guidelines. Tenants can work with Hope CDC to further reduce rents if the initial rates prove too steep for their budgets.

  • In November 2026, the organizations held a block party to unveil the new modular homes for prospective renters.
  • Wichita Affordable Housing LLC was created in 2024 by Steve Feilmeier, a former Koch Industries employee, and his son Derek.

The players

Wichita Affordable Housing LLC

A social impact fund created in 2024 by Steve Feilmeier, a former Koch Industries employee, and his son Derek. The fund has raised $15 million to partner with local nonprofits and build affordable modular homes in Wichita.

Hope Community Development Corporation

A local nonprofit organization led by Rev. Dr. Kevass J. Harding. Hope CDC borrows money from Wichita Affordable Housing to purchase vacant lots, on which the modular homes are then placed.

Prime Craftsman Homes

An Oklahoma-based company that manufactures the modular homes used in the Wichita affordable housing partnership.

Juan Horn

A Wichita resident who was previously living in a homeless shelter with his children, and is now renting one of the new modular homes.

Derek Feilmeier

The son of Steve Feilmeier and co-founder of Wichita Affordable Housing LLC.

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What they’re saying

“Our main thing is partnering with local non-profits to build new houses and make it really cheap for them, so we can just add as much supply to the market as we can.”

— Derek Feilmeier, Co-founder, Wichita Affordable Housing LLC (klcjournal.com)

“Wichita Affordable Housing is my private bank … It's a great partnership. (Steve Feilmeier) is that resource I need as a small non-profit (to) grow my nonprofit to the place where I have my own equity to buy my own stuff without even borrowing cash. But right now, he's helping me grow our nonprofit business portfolio.”

— Rev. Dr. Kevass J. Harding, Executive Director, Hope Community Development Corporation (klcjournal.com)

“Our landlord, he's able to work with us, that way my kids can have a place of their own. It means a lot to have a home of our own … to be able to say that we have a home and this is ours.”

— Juan Horn (klcjournal.com)

What’s next

Wichita Affordable Housing LLC and Hope CDC are planning to expand the modular homes program, with a goal of building 200-300 affordable units in the next three years to help address homelessness in the city.

The takeaway

This innovative public-private partnership demonstrates how modular construction and collaboration between nonprofits and social impact investors can rapidly increase the supply of quality, affordable housing options for low-income residents struggling with the high costs of traditional homebuilding.