FRANKFORT, Ky. — Years after deadly tornadoes ravaged parts of western Kentucky, communities impacted by the storms continue to rebuild.
On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than $233 million in funding to help build hundreds of new affordable rental homes across Christian, Graves, Hopkins and Warren Counties.
He called it "the single largest housing development undertaking" in the Department for Local Government (LDG) and the Kentucky Housing Corporation's history.
The two organizations are working together to build 953 rental units, with the funding coming from KHC and Kentucky's Disaster Recovery Program, which is managed by DLG.
A majority of the funding is being sent to Mayfield, Dawson Springs and Bowling Green -- some of the hardest hit areas.
"After the tornadoes hit western Kentucky in 2021, we made a promise to rebuild every structure, home and life that was affected by those storms," Beshear said. "These housing units are coming to areas that have needed affordable housing for a long time, and we will keep working to fill the housing needs across Kentucky."
The new developments will include apartment complexes that will be income-restricted to moderate- and low-income households. Beshear said rents will be limited as well to keep the units affordable. Most of the new units will be two to three bedrooms with a mix of four-bedroom and single-bedroom units.
Construction is expected to begin no later than spring of 2025, Beshear added.
Eligible Kentuckians will be able to apply to lease the new apartments as construction nears completion.
Click here to see a breakdown of the funds and total number of units by city and county.
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