City Provides Update on Olive Park Village Relocation Efforts

For immediate release: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Kansas City continues its coordinated response at Olive Park Village as residents transition to safe, stable housing following prolonged habitability and life-safety concerns at the property.

Olive Park Village entered a relocation phase after ongoing code violations, deteriorating living conditions, and unresolved safety issues made continued occupancy untenable. This action followed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) decision to abate its contract with the property owner, Millennia, due to a sustained failure to maintain the complex in safe and habitable condition.

In response, the City worked closely with HUD, the Kansas City Housing Authority, Councilwoman Melissa Patterson-Hazley, and multiple community and nonprofit partners to prioritize resident safety and housing stability. The City hosted five weekly on-site coordination meetings at Olive Park Village, bringing together housing authority staff, housing providers, property managers, and service organizations to directly assist residents with relocation.

"I'm proud of the coordinated response that put residents first and ensured families were supported with care, dignity, and urgency during this transition," said Councilwoman Melissa Patterson Hazley. "This moment also reminds us why proactive enforcement and accountability matter. We must continue working to prevent situations like this from ever happening again because protecting the humanity, safety, and stability of our tenants is not optional."

"This required an extraordinary effort across City departments and with our federal and community partners to ensure residents were safe and supported," said City Manager Mario Vasquez. "Our teams worked diligently to help people transition into better, more stable housing, and we heard directly from residents who were grateful for that support. Protecting resident safety and dignity guided every decision throughout this process."

Qualified residents received Tenant Protection Vouchers through HUD, and the majority have successfully secured new housing. For residents facing logistical delays, such as pending inspections or unit readiness, temporary alternative arrangements were coordinated to ensure no one was displaced into unsafe conditions. Community partners, including United Way, assisted with security deposits and other relocation-related support.

As relocation progressed, HUD's relocation team, Leumas, coordinated moving services and storage for participating tenants, with moves scheduled and completed over the weekend to support an orderly transition. Extended-stay hotel accommodation was also arranged for residents requiring interim housing while permanent placements were finalized.

The City will continue to monitor conditions and work with partners to ensure residents remain supported throughout the transition. Resident safety and access to safe, habitable housing remain the City's top priorities.

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