PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., announced $2 million in funding to help Floyd County secure much-needed housing for flood survivors. The money will go to acquiring two vacant lots in Prestonsburg to build 33 new homes and rehabilitate one vacant home.

The homes will be for Kentuckians directly affected by the 2021 and 2022 flood events that impacted Floyd County. One site is a 27-acre lot for 20 single-family homes. The other site is a 7-acre lot for 14 single-family homes.

The new homes will be located along Cliff Road and Old Cliff Road in Prestonsburg, Ky. They will be out of the floodplain and close to the community services, shopping, education, employment and medical services available in town.

“Housing remains the top priority as we continue rebuilding from the floods,” said Beshear.

“As we approach the one-year anniversary of the floods, we’re here announcing a new housing community in Floyd County. We’re still standing, and we’re building a better future for our people,” said Floyd County Judge/Executive Robbie Williams.

The funding comes from the Community Development Block Grant program. Once the property is acquired, Beshear said he plans to announce funds to help Floyd County build water, sewer, sidewalk and road infrastructure on the lots. After the infrastructure is installed, the Mountain Housing Corporation will construct 33 new homes and rehabilitate one vacant home.