LEXINGTON (September 15, 2026) — Now in its 40th year of serving Fayette County, Lexington Habitat for Humanity is thrilled to announce that it will expand its service area to include Franklin County. Franklin County faces the fourth-largest housing supply gap in Kentucky with a shortage of 4,457 units. Across the county, 37% of renters are cost-burdened, paying more than 30% of their income towards housing costs (Kentucky Housing Corporation Housing Supply Gap Analysis, 2024

Marketing & Communications Manager Laura Daley speaks with FOX56 News about housing affordability in Lexington.

Lexington Habitat for Humanity is delighted to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors: Karen Blakeman, David Lambert, Brenda Ramsey and Philip Sturgill.

Director of Resource Development Ashley Moore and homebuyer Tanisha speak with LEX18 on Tanisha's build kickoff day. Special thanks to Link-Belt Cranes for sponsoring Tanisha's journey to homeownership.

Marketing & Communications Manager Laura Daley spoke with FOX56 News about Lexington Habitat's recent Women Build project.

On Wednesday, April 15 at 5:30 p.m. , Lexington Habitat for Humanity staff, volunteers, community members and homebuyer Ronnesia will gather to dedicate Ronnesia’s new home. The celebration will honor Ronnesia’s hard work and perseverance as she reaches the next chapter in her homeownership journey. Ronnesia’s home is the first to be built through Lexington Habitat for Humanity’s newly revitalized Women Build program. Construction began last September. Over 150 women came tog