Home for Good homeless housing initiative funding
Summary
Louisville is trying to house 250 street homeless residents by December 2027, with private donations covering case management. This resolution moves nearly $2 million of that donated money into metro government so service providers can be paid. Ninety people have been housed so far, with a 98% two-year retention rate.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $2 million in private donations — no metro tax dollars — to pay for case management services.
Residents experiencing street homelessness who get housing plus case management, and the nonprofits serving them.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee — October 7, 2026
Louisville is trying to house 250 street homeless residents by December 2027, with private donations covering case management. This resolution moves nearly $2 million of that donated money into metro government so service providers can be paid. Ninety people have been housed so far, with a 98% two-year retention rate.
Labor and Economic Development Committee — July 21, 2026
A $25,000 National League of Cities grant will add free financial counseling to housing case management at the South Central Neighborhood Place, plus a data project to make both services work better.
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