Homeownership Program

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We are not accepting homeownership program applications at this time. If you would like to be notified when our application period reopens, submit your information below. Please only submit your information if you have reviewed all of the information on this page and believe you qualify.

1. Substantial need for housing. Your housing must present one or more of the following issues:

Substandard – problems with heat, water, electricity, structure
Insufficient space – lacking enough bedrooms for the number of people in the household
Dangerous – located in unsafe or unsanitary living conditions
Inadequate – not suited for a family member who has a limitation
Subsidized for an extended period of time

2. Ability to Pay

Your income source(s) are consistent and show an ability to pay an affordable mortgage, utilities and home maintenance costs
Your income will allow you to pre-pay $1,500 towards loan closing costs
Your credit report and current debts are satisfactory

3. Willingness to partner with LHFH

Completing the application on time with all the requested information
Be willing to move to a new location within Lexington
Agree to complete sweat equity hours
Show that the homebuyer is ready for the responsibilities of owning and maintaining a home and yard

U.S. Residency – You must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency through a birth certificate, passport, permanent resident card, I-94 card, or other documentation provided by the U.S. government.
Local Residency/ Work History – You must have lived or worked in Fayette County, KY for one continuous year prior to application.
Monthly Income – Your gross monthly income must be at least $2,000 per month. Annual income from current sources must have been at least $24,000 for the 12 months prior to application. You must have been at the same job/had same income source for one year or had consistent income for two years prior to application.
Satisfactory Credit – Your credit report and current debt must be satisfactory. We will obtain your credit report and review it with you to see if you are eligible to proceed. Bankruptcy filings must have been discharged a minimum of three years prior to your application. Any foreclosures must have been settled at least 5 years prior to your application. Collection and charge off debt cannot exceed $2,000.
Have a total household income which does not exceed 60% of the median income for similar size families in Fayette County
Household Size/Maximum Income (Updated May 2022):

Household of 1: $35,460

Household of 2: $40,560

Household of 3: $45,600

Household of 4: $50,640

Household of 5: $54,720

Household of 6: $58,800

Household of 7: $62,820

Household of 8: $66,900