Missouri tax incentive program aims to turn empty offices into housing

By: Ryleigh Hindle

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 2,519

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Across Kansas City, it’s easy to find vacant office buildings and empty cubicles collecting dust.

The companies once housed there saw employees switch to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic and never come back in-person. Or the companies downsized, moved or closed completely. Whatever the case, those buildings present a challenge to city planners attempting to revitalize the city’s urban core.

They could also be a solution to address vexing housing shortages.

Kansas City, with …

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