Kentucky faces a statewide housing shortage of 206,000 units, particularly affecting lower-income renters; a legislative task force is examining the issue.
Kentucky has a significant housing shortage affecting all counties, with an estimated 206,000 units needed statewide. The issue impacts lower-income residents particularly in terms of rental availability. Causes of the shortage vary from community to community, including natural disasters, economic growth leading to increased demand for housing, and local resistance to new building projects. A legislative task force has been established to examine the housing shortage and is set to present its findings and recommendations by December 1.
August 14, 2024
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