Some Kentucky cities have “white flag” operations that activate at certain temperature thresholds, often 32 degrees Fahrenheit, when certain buildings are made available to the public for warming and shelter space is expanded. But in rural counties the warming options may be limited.

In a study published earlier this year, the Kentucky Housing Corporation identified a need for 13% more units in Christian County than is currently available to meet the community’s needs. This translates to 3,430 rental and for-sale housing options – a number the organization projects will increase by nearly 1,000 units by 2029.

Challenges are growing for people experiencing homelessness in Kentucky, but a group of housing advocates is offering a different path forward.

Kentuckians living in rural communities are more likely to face a bad outcome during the eviction process compared to their urban counterparts, according to a new study.

Affordable housing developers say there's a critical need to rapidly increase the housing stock, suggesting a state tax credit for low income housing.

Legislators on Kentucky’s Housing Task Force have heard the same refrain time and again over the past few months: The Commonwealth needs more places to live, especially more affordable and middle-income housing. But, Monday’s meeting drew attention to challenges that some officials say prevent those options from being built.

There aren’t enough homes for residents across income levels in Kentucky, according to housing experts. At an industry conference Wednesday, they said the problem will worsen in the next few years.

Machine to build first new home in Illinois’ southernmost city in 50 years

Denser housing, modifying regulations seen as part of potential solution

Chris Whitney, a retired pro basketball player, is among the backers who cut the ribbon Saturday on their first home on West Edmunds Street.