Housing Advocacy & Community Development

The Dept. of Housing Advocacy and Community Development develops and implements strategies to build strong and equitable neighborhoods, provides needed guidance and ensures sustainable growth and development to improve the quality of life for Lexington residents. 

This department uses federal, state and local funding to provide a variety of public services to the community. These divisions are:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Code Enforcement
  • Community & Resident Services. 
  • Grants & Special Programs
  • Homelessness Prevention & Intervention

 

Need help with a housing issue?

Contact LFUCG's Housing Advocate

News

PRO Housing - Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Affordable Housing
LFUCG soliciting public input on PRO Housing grant application

The Lexington Fayette Urban County Government's (LFUCG) Department of Housing Advocacy and Community Development is seeking public comment on its application for federal grant funding from the U.S.

Mayor Linda Gorton speaking at a press conference with members of the Urban County Council behind her
Housing stabilization expands services for tenants facing eviction

Added services include mediation with landlords and access to legal counsel.

aerial view of downtown and neighborhoods of Lexington, Kentucky
Housing stabilization plans new services as focus shifts to those at risk of eviction

Lexington’s Housing Stabilization Program will offer additional housing stability services as the pandemic and the unprecedented emergency federal funding for housing end.

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