1999 HUD Funding for Housing for Senior Citizens
and People with Disabilities

*Note: To calculate the approximate number of residents who will live in the new housing, multiply the number of units by 1.25.

KENTUCKY

Section 202 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Project Location: Fancy Farm, KY
Non-Profit Sponsor: St. Jerome Church
Capital Advance: $730,700
Five-year rental subsidy: $154,000
Number of Units: 12

Project description:

The funds will be used for the new construction of a 12-unit apartment complex for the elderly which will be located within walking distance of shopping facilities, health services, recreation facilities, places of worship, employment, and other services available in the community.

Project Location: Grayson, KY
Non-Profit Sponsor: The Christian Church Homes of KY
Capital Advance: $3,312,800
Five-year rental subsidy: $667,000
Number of Units: 52

Project description:

The funds will be used for the new construction of a four-story building with 52 one-bedroom units for the elderly with a centrally located laundry room on each floor. There will be a community room with a full kitchen and a game room. This project will be located near Chapel House of Grayson to create a campus-like atmosphere.

Project Location: Wingo, KY
Non-Profit Sponsor: Purchase Area Housing Corp
Capital Advance: $730,700
Five-year rental subsidy: $154,000
Number of Units: 12

Project description:

The funds will be used for the new construction of a 12-unit, one-bedroom apartment complex for the elderly which will be located within walking distance of shopping facilities, health services, recreation facilities, places of worship, employment, and other services available in the community. There will be a community room with meeting facilities.

Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities

Project Location: Benton, KY
Non-Profit Sponsor: Marshall Co Assoc for Exceptional Children
Capital Advance: $665,500
Five-year rental subsidy: $141,500
Number of Units: 11

Project description:

The funds will be used to build 10 one-bedroom units to house persons who are physically and/or developmentally disabled with one additional unit for a resident manager. The building is planned to facilitate social interaction between residents through a common space, recreation/socialization area, and outside patio areas. The site is within walking distance of a hospital, grocery, and other shopping. The City of Benton recently received a grant to convert an abandoned railroad bed to a Nature Walking Trail near the proposed apartments which will provide exercise opportunities for residents.

Project Location: Louisville, KY
Non-Profit Sponsor: Mercy Health Partners - KY/IN, Inc.
Capital Advance: $922,300
Five-year rental subsidy: $231,000
Number of Units: 13

Project description:

The funds will be used for the new construction of 6 one-bedroom and 6 two-bedroom units to house persons with developmental disabilities with an additional one-bedroom unit for a resident manager. This development will help people maintain independence despite chronic health conditions by providing assessment, monitoring, health education and linkage with appropriate community resources for its residents. Shopping, public transportation services, restaurants, medical services, and churches are located within walking distance from the site.

Project Location: Louisville, KY
Non-Profit Sponsor: The Greater Community Council
Capital Advance: $1,466,800
Five-year rental subsidy: $218,500
Number of Units: 18

Project description:

The funds will be used to build 6 one-bedroom, 6 two-bedroom, and 6 three-bedroom units to house persons who have physical disabilities. One of the units will be for a resident manager. In addition to providing much-needed housing, residents will be assisted in applying for and receiving needed services and will receive counseling on continuing education.

Project Location: Louisville, KY
Non-Profit Sponsor: Cedar Lake Lodge, Inc.
Capital Advance: $474,100
Five-year rental subsidy: $77,000
Number of Units: 6

Project description:

The funds will be used for the new construction of two patio group homes in a subdivision with 3 bedrooms in each home for persons who have developmental disabilities. One of the homes will have accessible features for persons who might also have physical disabilities. The location is within walking distance from a bus stop for quick access to shopping, employment, and other activities.

Project Location: Shelbyville, KY
Non-Profit Sponsor: The Christian Church Homes of KY, Inc.
Capital Advance: $297,100
Five-year rental subsidy: $77,000
Number of Units: 6

Project description:

The funds will be used to purchase an existing group home on a six-acre plot on a 74-acre farm for persons with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). The project houses six men diagnosed with TBI plus an additional unit for a resident manager. This is the only housing of its kind in Kentucky.

Project Location: Shelbyville, KY
Non-Profit Sponsor: The Christian Church Homes of KY, Inc.
Capital Advance: $297,100
Five-year rental subsidy: $77,000
Number of Units: 6

Project description:

The funds will be used for the new construction of a group home in an established residential environment for persons with Traumatic Brain Injuries. The home will consist of 6 bedrooms for residents plus a resident manager's unit.

Content Archived: January 20, 2009