Neighborhood Action Match Program
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is accepting applications from eligible neighborhood associations for the Neighborhood Action Match Program (NAMP). Since 1986, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) has funded this program to support neighborhood associations in carrying out development activities and improvements using the cooperative efforts and voluntary contributions of neighborhood individuals, businesses, schools and other organizations. The maximum program award to a neighborhood association is $10,000. The neighborhood association must match all funds it receives with an equal amount through cash contributions or donated materials, service or labor.
Instructions on filling out the application are available by clicking here and the application is available by clicking here. Please complete this application and submit with the required supportive materials to the Lexington Fayette Urban County Division of Community Development, 200 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507 by Friday, August 27, 2010. If you have any questions about the program, call the Division of Community Development at 258-3070.
Summer Meal Program
THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.
Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any USDA-related activity should write immediately to the Persons who believe they may have been discriminated against in the Summer Food Service Program should write to the USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 USC 2000d and 7 CFR part 15.
For more information about the local program, call Theresa Reynolds or Irene Gooding at 258-3070.
For sites and times, please click here.
Legal Notices
Please click here for current published legal notices.
If you desire additional information, please contact the Division of Community Development, 200 East Main Street, 6th Floor, Lexington, KY 40507, 258-3070.
2010 Consolidated Plan Information
The 2010 Consolidated Plan contains a housing market analysis, a housing needs assessment, a homeless assessment, and a five-year strategic plan. Also included will be a one-year action plan that addresses decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents and will serve as the application for funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the HOME Investment Partnerships program, and the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program.
A summary of the list of recommended projects for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs for the year beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 is available by clicking on summary.
The Five Year Plan is too large to have available on line, however, if you would like a copy or desire additional information, please contact the Division of Community Development, 200 East Main Street, 6th Floor, Lexington, KY 40507, 258-3070.
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program
Conflict of Interest Notice
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has determined that the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government has a conflict of interest for the following properties as a result of these projects receiving HOME assistance for construction. The Government maintains a HOME mortgage on all of the properties. The Properties are:
St. James Place I and II, First Presbyterian Apartments, Kanisa Apartments , Serenity Place, Virginia Place I and II, Derbytown Apartments and Shepherd’s Place.
If you desire additional information, please contact the Division of Community Development, 200 East Main Street, 6th Floor, Lexington, KY 40507, 258-3070.
Award Presented to the Division of Community Development
On October 20, 2008, the Division of Community Development was awarded the Community Award by the Lexington Urban League for its commitment and work toward advancing Affordable Housing in Lexington-Fayette County. Since 1992, the Division has allocated funds to various partner agencies to help provide over 853 first-time homebuyers, and supported the construction or rehabilitation of over 690 rental units. They have also awarded funds for 2,445 homeowners to rehabilitate their housing units since 1976 and provided over 730.2 million dollars in infra-structure improvements in over 20 low-income neighborhoods.
The Division of Community Development plans and manages all Urban County Government grants and works with the public and private sectors in preparing grant applications for submission to state/federal agencies. The Division participates in activities related to community and economic development and administers the government's housing rehabilitation activities through the following programs:
Community-Wide Housing Emergency Repair Program
This program will provide financial assistance of $500 - $5,000 to low-moderate income owner-occupied homeowners with emergency repairs for electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems. You must be income eligible per federal guidelines. As of November 1, all heating emergency assistance will be referred to Community Action, phone (859) 233-4600.
To get on the list and for more information, call 258-3070.
Community-Wide Housing Rehab Program
Program provides financial assistance to low to moderate income owner-occupants for the elimination of substandard housing conditions. This program provides up to $18,000 enabling homeowners to correct life safety and other code violations.
Fill out and sign the Preliminary Application Form and return to our office at:
Division of Community Development
200 East Main Street, 6th Floor
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Your name will be placed on a waiting list in the order it is received.
It will take approximately 6 months to a year before your name will come to the top of the waiting list to be contacted. We regret that we will not be able to serve you immediately. However, if you have questions or need additional information, contact us at 258-3070, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Home Housing Investment Partnership
The HOME program is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's newest effort to develop affordable housing. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government uses its HOME funds to assist in the development of both affordable rental and owner-occupied projects. Through REACH, the Fayette County Local Development Corporation, Lexington Habitat and Community Ventures Corporation, the Urban County Government provides non-repayable mortgage subsidies and 0-2% loans to lower-income first-time homebuyers. HOME funds are also used to financially assist non-profit groups in providing affordable rental and owner-occupied housing opportunities.
If you are interested in homeownership, please contact:
- Community Ventures Corporation
1450 N. Broadway -- Lexington, KY 40505 -- (859) 231-0054
- Fayette County Local Development Corporation
148 DeWeese Street -- Lexington, KY 40507 -- (859) 231-1561
- Lexington Habitat for Humanity
1260 Industry Road -- Lexington, KY 40505 -- (859) 242-2224
- Reach, Inc.
733 Red Mile Road -- Lexington, KY 40504 -- (859) 455-8057
- Road to Homeownership
3288 Eagleview Plaza, Suite 300 – Lexington, KY 40509 – (859) 514-4270
Live Where You Work Lexington’s Employer-Assisted Housing ProgramEmployees may apply to receive up to $7,400 for closing costs and down payment assistance to purchase a house in the designated neighborhood revitalization area. Income eligible employees may receive more.
Funds not currently available; program temporarily suspended.