Update on tenants serving on boards and commissions
In Tuesday’s General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee, Councilmembers will hear an update on the Landlord Advisory Group and Tenant Advisory Group.
Rural short-term rental move forward
In Tuesday’s General Government and Planning (GGP) Committee, Councilmembers will likely decide whether or not to advance recommendations for how to regulate short-term rentals (e.g. Airbnbs, VRBOs) in rural Fayette County.
Council to hear presentation on affordable housing needs study
In Tuesday’s Council Work Sessions, Councilmembers will hear a presentation from EHI Consultants on the results of their Affordable Housing Needs Analysis.
Legislature Overrides Governor’s HB 18 Veto — Lexington’s Source of Income Ordinance is on Pause
Today, both the Kentucky State House of Representatives and the State Senate voted to override Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of House Bill 18. Council will soon amend the recently passed source of income discrimination ban ordinance.
Governor Beshear Vetoes HB 18. What’s next for source of income discrimination in Lexington?
Governor Beshear has vetoed HB 18. If the veto is overridden, Lexington’s recently adopted source of income discrimination ban ordinance will be mostly unenforceable.
Council Approves Housing Assistance For Homeless Families
Council has approved housing assistance funding for homeless families, and money to support eviction diversion and legal services for tenants.
Source of Income Discrimination Ban Will Receive Its Final Vote
In this Thursday’s Council Meeting, the Source of Income Discrimination (SOI) Ban will be up for its final vote from the Urban County Council. If passed, the ordinance will take effect on March 1st, 2024.
Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance Passes Out of Committee
Last Tuesday, the Social Services and Public Safety Committee passed a Source of Income (SOI) Discrimination ban ordinance. The Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance will be in Tuesday’s Council Work Session report out from the SSPS Committee.
Source of Income Discrimination Discussion Continues
In Tuesday’s Social Services and Public Safety (SSPS) Committee meeting, Councilmembers will continue discussion and likely vote on an ordinance banning Source of Income (SOI) Discrimination in Lexington.
Housing and Utility Assistance Programs Update
In Tuesday’s Social Services and Public Safety (SSPS) Committee meeting, Commissioner of Housing Advocacy and Community Development Charlie Lanter will present an update on Lexington’s various housing assistance programs.
Update on Short-Term Rental Implementation
This week’s Budget, Finance, & Economic Development Committee meeting will feature a presentation on the implementation of new Short-Term Rental (STR) regulations that were adopted in July of this year.
Public Hearing on Source of Income Discrimination
The Social Services and Public Safety Committee is holding a special meeting this week to hear public input on banning Source of Income (SOI) Discrimination.
Planning Commission voted to adopt the ADU ZOTA
The Planning Commission adopted the new version of a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) loosening regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Rental Issues - Source of Income Discrimination
In Tuesday, October 10th’s Social Services & Public Safety (SSPS) Committee Meeting, Councilmembers will hear a presentation on Source of Income (SOI) Discrimination and consider adding language to Lexington’s Fairness Ordinance, which would ban SOI Discrimination in rental housing.
Subcommittees and Tenant report out to the General Government & Planning Committee
This week, the General Government & Planning Committee will hear reports from the Public Input Subcommittee and the Subcommittee on Council Rules and Procedures as well as a presentation on how Lexington renters are represented on LFUCG’s boards and commissions.
Updates on the Housing Stabilization Program
Charlie Lanter, Commissioner of Housing Advocacy and Community Development, will present an update on Lexington’s Housing Stabilization Program in Tuesday’s Council Work Session.