Rent Assistance
Hope Assistance Program
The HOPE Assistance program can assist senior and disabled populations living on a fixed-income to reduce household debt to their leasing agent, LG&E, and Louisville Water. Assistance is limited to households that do not have the ability to grow their income due to age, retirement, and/or disability. To apply, schedule an appointment online or call 502-308-3344 and select option 2 for HOPE. Learn more about the HOPE Assistance Program.
Please note, if you have already received funds through this program you are no longer eligible.
LIHEAP Program at the Neighborhood Places
The Fall Subsidy component of LIHEAP will operate from November 5th through December 20th, 2024, or until funding is depleted, whichever comes first.
Applicants must be Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
Residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the online system below or by calling our automated phone appointment system at 502-991-8391.
Utility Assistance with the Community Ministries
Reach out to your local Community Ministry to determine their application process for utility assistance.
To begin, put your address into this interactive map and click on the top result to learn more about your ministry.
Food Assistance
Financial assistance for basic needs are extremely limited in Louisville right now. Another option is to rely on food pantries for your families’ needs so that money might be able to go to utility bills and rent. To find food pantries closest to you and their contact information, go to Dare to Care’s website here.
Do you need help navigating resources and next steps for yourself and your family?
Please note: this form is not directly attached to financial assistance, but we are able to connect you to programs that may have access to emergency support. To receive the best help, fill out the form as thoroughly as possible.