We're All Over Town!

Providing Affordable Housing In Lexington Since 1934

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Housing Authority of Lexington, Kentucky, has been managing public housing and providing affordable housing opportunities in the Lexington community since 1934. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Housing Authority manages more than 1,100 units of public housing, over 2,600 Section 8 vouchers, and offers homeownership opportunities. We continue to create affordable housing initiatives and make them available to individuals and families in need.

South Lexington Properties Waiting List Open

Click here for details. Click here to apply.

PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT

Lexington Housing Authority (LHA) will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 5:30 PM via Zoom video conferencing. The following items will be reviewed during the meeting:

  • Proposed FY2023 Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan

  • Revisions to the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Administrative Plan

  • Revisions to the Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy

  • LHA Revised Fee Schedule

LHA welcomes public comment regarding these changes from Monday, July 18 through August 18, 2022. Complete copies of the affected documents are available for public viewing at LHA’s Central Office, or can be mailed upon request. Written comments should be addressed to Andrea Wilson at 300 W. New Circle Road, Lexington, KY 40505 or emailed to wilsona@lexha.org. For additional information, call (859) 281-5060. Persons with hearing or speech impairments can receive assistance contacting the LHA by dialing 7-1-1 to reach the Kentucky Telephone Relay Service. Attendees may register in advance by calling Andrea Wilson at (859) 281-5060. Accommodations for disabled or non-English speaking persons will be made available upon advance request.


CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE DOCUMENTS.

BALLARD APARTMENTS/CONNIE GRIFFITH APARTMENTS WAITING LISTS NOW OPEN

The Lexington Housing Authority wait list is open for ONE (1) bedroom units at the Ballard and Connie Griffith Apartments for elderly persons (62 years of age or older) households, located at 650 Tower Plaza, Lexington, Kentucky 40508. Click HERE for details.

LANDLORDS NEEDED FOR SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM

Advantages of Renting to Section 8 Participants:

  • On-Time Rent Payments

  • Fill Vacancies Faster

  • Lower Vacancy & Turnover Rates

Call Today

(859) 281-5044


Emergency Rental Assistance Available

If you need help paying your rent due to COVID-19 related reasons - Click HERE.

LHA OFFICES OPEN TO IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS JUNE 1

LHA administrative office will open on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 for in-person visitors with the following guidelines:

  • Entrance to all offices is by controlled access; all clients must use the doorbell/intercom system to gain entry to administrative/management offices.

  • Clients who need to see their specialist or manager will be seen in person by appointment.

  • Walk-ins will be served in person only if there is staff available to assist them, otherwise walk-in clients will be asked to use the intercom system to conduct their business.

  • Applications for housing are taken online; applicants who need assistance with an online application may be assisted by LHA staff via phone or in person as necessary.

  • At All Offices - Drop boxes are available for rent payments and a separate drop box is available for the return of documents.

  • LHA reception areas and common spaces should be cleared of boxes, files, etc. to be clear of clutter to accept visitors.

  • Maintenance work orders and HCV inspections are ongoing with instructions regarding social distancing (keeping six feet distance from others) to keep clients and LHA employees safe.

  • All employees and visitors are asked to stay home when sick and follow isolation & quarantine guidance suggested by your healthcare provider and/or local health officials, including getting tested if exposed or have symptoms of COVID-19.

Please continue to follow local and federal advisories to stay safe.

NOTICE OF CRITERIA AND PREFERENCES FOR OCCUPANCY AT CONNIE GRIFFITH APARTMENTS

Please click here for details.

LHA SMOKE-FREE POLICY IN EFFECT

Click HERE for details.

AffordableHousing.com (formerly GoSection8)

Advertising and locating property has never been easier!

The Housing Authority has partnered with AffordableHousing.com, which provides an enhanced program to list rental properties online. Listings are available to potential Housing Choice Voucher tenants seeking apartment units, duplexes, single-family homes or town homes in the private market.

*Landlords click here to see the benefits how to add your rental property.

*It is recommended that landlords add photos to their listings for better advertising and faster lease up.

Tenants view rental listings here. The LHA Section 8 waiting list is currently closed.

If you have any questions regarding registering, creating or viewing property listings, please contact the AffordableHousinging.com's toll-free help line at 1-866-466-7328.

Check out LHA's Video Library


LHA_Properties_REVISED.mp4.mp4
LHA_Housekeeping.mp4.mp4
LHA_Final.mp4
LHA_FSS_Program.mp4
ROSS_Final_ForReview.mp4

**Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Needs Assessment Survey**

All public housing residents are encouraged to take a Needs Assessment Survey to help LHA better serve you.

Click HERE to take the survey.