Resources for Louisville Renters

Rent & Utility Assistance

Neighborhood Place: Neighborhood Place connects Louisville residents to emergency rental assistance, utility support programs, LIHEAP enrollment, and housing stabilization services. It also administers the HOPE Assistance Program for seniors and residents with disabilities living on fixed incomes.

Kentucky Housing Corporation: Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) offers statewide rental assistance programs, Housing Choice Voucher resources, affordable housing information, and landlord participation programs for low-income renters across Kentucky.

Association of Community Ministries: Louisville’s network of Community Ministries organizations provides utility assistance, food assistance, and referrals for eviction prevention and housing support services throughout Jefferson County.

St. Vincent de Paul Louisville: St. Vincent de Paul Louisville helps residents experiencing housing instability access emergency shelter, coordinated housing entry programs, and supportive housing resources.

Property, Housing & Code Resources

Louisville Metro Office of Housing and Community Development: Louisville Metro provides housing stability resources, eviction prevention information, affordable housing tools, and neighborhood housing programs for residents and community partners.

Louisville Metro Codes and Regulations: Residents can access tenant resources, code enforcement information, and housing standards guidance related to rental properties and housing conditions in Louisville Metro.

Housing Rights & Legal Assistance

Legal Aid Society: The Legal Aid Society provides free civil legal assistance for eligible Louisville-area residents facing eviction, housing discrimination, lockouts, utility shutoffs, and other housing-related legal issues.

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass: Legal Aid of the Bluegrass offers legal assistance and tenant advocacy services related to eviction defense, public housing, and Section 8 disputes.

Louisville Tenants Union: The Louisville Tenants Union is a tenant advocacy organization focused on renter education, tenant organizing, housing policy, and anti-displacement efforts in Louisville.

Eviction Prevention & Housing Stability

Stop My Eviction: Louisville Metro’s eviction prevention initiative helps connect renters to housing stability resources, rental assistance programs, and housing navigation support across Jefferson County.

Team Kentucky Eviction Diversion Program: The Kentucky Eviction Diversion Program provides eligible renters facing eviction with rental assistance, relocation support, and emergency housing stabilization funding.

Volunteers of America Mid-States: VOA Mid-States provides emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing programs, and case management services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness.

Resources for Louisville Landlords & Property Owners

Landlord Support & Housing Programs

Kentucky Housing Corporation: KHC provides resources for landlords participating in affordable housing and voucher programs, including compliance guidance and rental assistance program information.

Louisville Metro Office of Housing and Community Development: In addition to housing stability resources, Louisville Metro offers housing development resources, housing stability initiatives, and information related to affordable housing and neighborhood investment programs.

Community Partners & Housing Organizations

Family Scholar House: Family Scholar House provides affordable housing, educational support, childcare assistance, and workforce development services for single-parent families and foster alumni.

Coalition for the Homeless: The Coalition for the Homeless coordinates housing and shelter resources, publishes community housing guides, and supports homeless prevention initiatives across Louisville.

Louisville Metro Housing Authority: The Louisville Metro Housing Authority administers public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs serving low-income households throughout Louisville Metro.