Office of Housing and Community Development
Louisville, Kentucky

The Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government Court Eviction Diversion Program is designed to assist Jefferson County residents who can display that they are at risk of losing stable housing due to an eviction filing or non-payment of rent. In 2023, the program re-opened after statewide funds were exhausted. The current program is designed to assist Jefferson County residents who applied at the Kentucky Housing Corporation for the Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund and had completed applications but were not assisted due to an application that was pending or withdrawn by the Kentucky Housing Corporation.

Assistance Distributed By
City or county administrator
Funding Source
Special one-time federal funding
Funding Year
2021-2023
Program Status
Active
Treasury State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Funding
$35,543,940
Website
https://www.stopmyeviction.org/
Amount Provided
$7,597.91 average one-time fixed amount
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to tenant if landlord does not participate
Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Age
Program Type
Tenant-based rental assistance
Income Eligibility Threshold
80% AMI or less
Duration
Transitional (7 months - 2 years)
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Food or household essentials
Info Source
Program administrator survey response & NLIHC internet research
Last Updated
8/9/23 11:57
Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness; U.S. citizens or permanent residents

Required Documents

Required for income (general), housing instability, lease, photo ID. Self-attestation permitted for income (general), zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income.

Coordinates Eligibility With

Other community partners or programs

Amount Calculation Method

Program offers a fixed amount per month

Eligibility Limitations

Does not limit eligibility on these criteria

Priority Populations

Households with eviction notices