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Certificates/Forms Assistance | City Of Kansas City, MO - KC Right to Counsel Eviction Prevention

N/A, Kansas City, MO 64106

Eligibility
Verbal permission from caller. Tenant in Kansas City, MO that is being sued for eviction. There must be a minimum of 5 business days notice before the TRIAL date to be eligible for this program. Two types of eviction cases that are eligible are “Rent and Possession” and “Unlawful Detainer.” Tenant must reside at the residence on the eviction notice.
Required documents
None for online application
Hours
7am-7pm application assistance via phone
816-474-5112
Voice·

Application Assistance - United Way 211

Languages
Language interpretation available
Application process
During a 211 call, 211 staff can fill out an application on caller's behalf with verbal permission.
Fees
N/A
Service area
City of Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Eviction Defense Program. If you are being sued for eviction in Kansas City, Missouri , you have a right to an attorney. 211 is the contact center offering assistance in completing the online registration form for KCMO Right to Counsel if someone is unable to on their own due to lack of access or ability. Tenants are strongly encouraged to complete the form online themselves but 211 is a resource when needed so online registration isn’t a barrier. Note the tenant must have an active eviction notice and case number to be able to complete the form. Once a form is completed, the tenant will be entered into a database and assigned to a legal aid organization. If the case is eligible, legal representative will be assigned. Tenants are encouraged to call between 9am-5pm for application assistance.
Last Assured
05/09/2025
Providing organization
CITY OF KANSAS CITY MO
Municipality. The 3-1-1 Action Center processes citizen requests for city services and complaints about city government with total follow-up until requests are resolved. Focus is on services that are the work of city departments such as Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Animal Control, Neighborhood and Community Services.