By The Kentucky Lantern’s Tim Henderson There were 21 states where a majority of tenant households spent 30% or more of their incomes on rent and utilities last year, compared with just seven states in 2019. Nationwide, about 22 million renters are shouldering that percentage. Anyone paying more than 30% is considered “cost burdened,” according to the […]
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Covington mayor pleads with housing advocates to work across jurisdictions
The Covington Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on how to spend federal grant money, which led to a broader discussion about affordable housing in Kenton County. Mayor Joe Meyer argued that Covington already played an outsized role in providing affordable housing and that housing advocates should expand their efforts into other cities and counties.
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Covington residents discuss use of federal grants at public hearing
The City of Covington hosted a public hearing on Thursday to solicit input on how to spend federal grant dollars on housing, infrastructure, and other priorities in the city.
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St. Paul’s Church revamps food pantry for evolving Newport needs
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newport has had to adjust its food pantry distribution due to recent demographic changes and now serves primarily Newport senior living facilities.
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Proposed state residential zoning reforms trouble local officials
The Kenton County Mayors Group discussed Kentucky House Bill 102, which aims to reform local zoning laws in an effort to increase affordable housing, at their meeting on Saturday, with many local officials concerned that it might restrict the power of local governments to determine their own zoning policy.
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The Sunday Story Podcast: From affordable to unattainable?
This week on the Sunday Story Podcast, LINK nky’s Campbell County reporter Haley Parnell dives into affordable housing in Northern Kentucky. Enjoy this story two ways – listen below or read the full story here. — In July 2022, notices to vacate were posted at one of the last “very affordable” places to live in Newport, […]
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Covington to hold public hearing for community and housing investment
The Covington City Commission will hold a public hearing focused on affordable housing and community investment on April 25 at 6 p.m. at city hall on Pike Street. According to a press release from the city, the hearing will focus on “a draft proposal that outlines how to invest a little over $1.4 million in […]
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Need help or know someone who does? Here are some resources around NKY
Financial hardships can befall anyone. Northern Kentucky’s nonprofits and services aim to help residents gain access to basic needs while on their way back to stability. Below is a list of resources for Northern Kentucky residents. This story aims to help the community with resources and support they may not know are available in: Housing, […]
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Affordable housing in Northern Kentucky is everyone’s problem: ‘It could happen to anyone’
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 2 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To see this story and others sooner, subscribe to the weekly newspaper here. Desiree Bradley was living in Erlanger with her two children and their father when her mother gave her an ultimatum. “She said, ‘If you don’t do something, I will […]
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Northern Kentucky adds 96 more units of affordable housing for seniors
A 96-unit affordable senior housing facility has opened its doors in Hebron. Sparrow Ridge has 36 one-bedroom and 60 two-bedroom apartments, a playroom for grandkids, a craft room, a bocce ball court, a covered patio with grills and green space. The senior living facility houses residents ages 55 and older. Just a month after opening, […]