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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR LHA RESIDENTS & PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

HUD has released a communication that discusses tenant concerns regarding rent and evictions during the pandemic.

Click HERE for details.

As we navigate the uncertainty of the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) and its impact on our operations, the Lexington Housing Authority (LHA) has made the decision to keep all offices closed to walk-in visitors.

For your information -

• Rent is still due on the first of the month for LHA Public Housing residents.

• Maintenance for Public Housing residents has resumed with special instructions regarding social distancing to keep you and LHA employees safe. Call you management office for details.

• Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Housing Assistance Payments and Utility Allowance reimbursements will be processed and paid as usual.

• Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher inspections have resumed with special instructions regarding social distancing to keep you and LHA employees safe.

• All other processes such as certifications, interims, moves and inspections have resumed. Interviews for new admissions, certifications and interims are conducted in-person by appointment ONLY, phone, mail, email, etc. Call your specialist for more information.

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

LHA SMOKE-FREE POLICY IN EFFECT

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