LEXINGTON, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday announced the reallocation of over $15 million in state funding to further support Lexington homeowners, renters and landlords who are still impacted by the pandemic.
What You Need To Know
- Over $15 million in state funding will help further support Lexington homeowners, renters and landlords
- The reallocation comes from Team Kentucky’s Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund
- Those who qualify can receive up to 15 months of rent assistance, including up to 12 months of back rent and up to three months of future rent
- Another announcement regarding Louisville’s program is planned for this Thursday
The $15.8 million in reallocated funds come from Team Kentucky’s Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund. Since the program launched in February 2021, Gov. Beshear has now directed over $46 million in funds to Lexington.
Those who qualify can receive up to 15 months of rent assistance, including up to 12 months of back rent and up to three months of future rent, Beshear said. Lexington area residents can apply for assistance through the Fayette County program at covid19renterhelp.org.
“Once again, we are showing that Team Kentucky spirit by helping those most in need,” Gov. Beshear said. “Especially as we enter the holiday season, it’s important to remember that for many Kentuckians maintaining stable housing is a struggle."
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton thanked Beshear for his continued support of her city.
“The state has now provided over $46 million to help Lexington residents stay in their homes," Gorton said. "One in every 12 renters in Lexington has been helped by this program. We will focus this additional funding on residents with the greatest risk of housing instability.”
Team Kentucky initially received $264 million in federal funding for its 118-county eviction relief program, and Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government each received funding to run local programs. The federal funding formula gave Lexington and Louisville fewer funds than anticipated, and the mayors of both cities asked for more funds to help them continue running their programs.
Another announcement regarding Louisville’s program is planned for this Thursday as part of the Governor’s Team Kentucky update.
To date, Team Kentucky has assisted more than 50,800 households and issued more than 69,000 individual payments. Through these programs, over $196.9 million in rental assistance payments and $23 million to help with utilities and internet costs have been disbursed.
Renters and landlords outside of Fayette County can view a complete list of requirements and apply for rental assistance through teamkyhherf.ky.gov.