During the pandemic, Lexington has spent more than $41 million in direct rental and utility assistance. The city has almost $16 million left in federal funding. However, changes are coming next week to try to ensure the assistance is not depleted by this summer. City Council members were briefed Tuesday. Jonathan Wright is project director for the Housing Stabilization Program. Starting Monday, Wright said the people eligible for the program will be those who have an eviction case moving through district court.
“We’re targeting a smaller but higher risk group of people and just as importantly, if not more importantly, aiming to provide those folks with additional services over the course of the next year that are really aimed at promoting their housing stability,” said Wright.
