In an effort to increase homeownership opportunities among Lexington’s workforce, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG), University of Kentucky (UK), and Samaritan Hospital have announced the city’s first Employer-Assisted Housing (EAH) benefit plan for employees. This program is a joint venture between the Lexington Downtown Development Authority (LDDA), Fannie Mae, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, University of Kentucky, and Samaritan Hospital. Through the initiative called “Live Where You Work,” the employers will provide eligible employees with a forgivable loan of up to $15,000, housing information and education, and innovative financing options. The initiative promotes urban revitalization by targeting homes in downtown Lexington and the UK area.

For more information contact the following:

University of Kentucky employees
www.uky.edu/HR/benefits/EAHP/

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government employees
www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=167

Samaritan Hospital employees
Phone: 859.226.7001