Eviction Prevention COVID-19 Relief Fund aims to aid low-to-moderate income households that are delinquent on rent payments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will pay for up to three months of rent for households facing COVID-related delinquencies.

Individual households may begin applying for rental assistance through the Office of Resilience and Community Services immediately. To be eligible, households must earn at or below 60 percent of the area median income ($45,840 annually for a family of four) and have had their income impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Households can begin the application process here: https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/one-louisville-fund-online-application.

Beginning July 1, Landlords may apply for assistance on behalf of their tenants to the Office of Housing. To be eligible, the landlord must:

• Be currently registered on the Rental Registry.
• Have no outstanding code violations for the property for which rent is being paid.
• Waive all late fees, fines, and penalties.
• Forgo evictions for assisted tenants for 60 days after assistance is provided.
• Provide pre-COVID-19 rent rolls to document delinquency rates before and after the pandemic.

Funding will be prioritized for affordable housing units (households at or below 60% of area median income) or properties with more than 50% of their units in the Housing Choice Vouchers Program.

Landlords will be required to submit the following documentation:

• Information about the property, including its tax ID number, ownership and delinquency rates
• W-9
• An eviction prevention application worksheet
• Certification of non-payment of rent signed by each tenant for whom assistance is requested
• Copy of each tenant’s ledger for whom you are claiming to be reimbursed for delinquencies
• Copy of Recorded LURA or Recorded Deed Restriction
• Accounts Receivable Report for period January 1, 2020 to current
• Copy of Final 8609 (if a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit project)
• Executed and Notarized Landlord Tenant Rental Assistance Certification

To find out more information and apply, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/develop-louisville/eviction-prevention.

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services joins with Community Action Agencies across the state to begin accepting applications for the new Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling Program. Designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures, the program is the network’s latest resource to help families during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Applications will be accepted now through October 31, 2020, or until funds are depleted.

The LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program is separated into two components, Subsidy and Crisis, to assist with electric cost. Eligible households can apply for one or both components and participation in prior LIHEAP programs will not affect a household’s eligibility. Households must meet eligibility requirements, with a household income at or below 60% of the Kentucky median income.

The Subsidy component provides households one-time benefit ranging from $50 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. The Crisis component is available to eligible households who demonstrate a home energy crisis situation. Crisis benefits will cover the minimum needed to alleviate the crisis not to exceed $600. Households can reapply each time they experience a crisis situation until they reached their maximum benefit.

Modified service delivery for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) All six LIHEAP offices remain closed for walk-in clients in an effort to help stem the spread of COVID-19.  Residents can still apply for LIHEAP by utilizing secure drop boxes in front of seven locations.

Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system.  Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

LIHEAP required documentation, along with the downloadable LIHEAP Family Profile form and the Remote Processing form, should be dropped off at the LIHEAP site you select, on the day of your appointment.

For more descriptions about the drop box locations, income eligibility and other instructions, call the automated LIHEAP information line at 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.  Residents may also visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for more details.

Who should get tested for COVID-19? 

• Anyone who has symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, headache, new loss of taste or smell, vomiting or diarrhea, sore throat, congestion or runny nose. Contact your healthcare provider about scheduling a test.
• Testing for people who do not have symptoms (asymptomatic) including:
  • Persons without symptoms who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive. Consider getting tested during your 14 day quarantine if you do not develop symptoms. 
  • Healthcare facility workers, workers in congregate living settings, and first responders without symptoms.
  • Residents in long-term care facilities or other congregate living settings, including prisons and shelters, without symptoms
  • People without symptoms who have been in large gatherings where social distancing was difficult and you do not know if you were in close contact with a positive case.
• ​For all testing please follow instructions to call ahead or pre-register for the testing site.

To see a complete list of testing sites throughout Jefferson County, follow this link.

La Cienfueguera Food Market, LLC, has applied for an NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Package License for 1937 Lower Hunters Trace through the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1003 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, Ky. 40601-8400, within 30 days of the date of the legal publication (August 14, 2020).

Some of the reasons for refusal of a license as stated in KRS 243.450 are:

• Premise does not comply fully with all alcoholic beverage control statutes and regulations of the board.
• The applicant or the premises does not comply with all regulations of a city administrator.
• The applicant has done an act for which a revocation of license would be authorized.
• The applicant has made any false material statement in his application.
• Public sentiment in the area
• Number of licensed outlets in the area
• Potential for future growth
• Type of area involved
• Type of transportation available financial potential of the area

For more information, visit the Kentucky ABC website here.

Bhairav Inc. D/B/A Manslick Liquor & Tobacco has applied for a Quota Retail Packages, NQ Retail Malt Beverage Package and 2AM Licenses through the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1003 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, Ky. 40601-8400, within 30 days of the date of the legal publication (August 29, 2020).

Some of the reasons for refusal of a license as stated in KRS 243.450 are:

• Premise does not comply fully with all alcoholic beverage control statutes and regulations of the board.
• The applicant or the premises does not comply with all regulations of a city administrator.
• The applicant has done an act for which a revocation of license would be authorized.
• The applicant has made any false material statement in his application.
• Public sentiment in the area
• Number of licensed outlets in the area
• Potential for future growth
• Type of area involved
• Type of transportation available financial potential of the area

For more information, visit the Kentucky ABC website here.

Date: September 23 – September 27th, 2020

Time: 6:00am – 10:00pm

Location: Online!  https://swcm.cbo.io

Cost: It’s free to register!

Join us as our “annual dinner” goes online to help us raise funds to support our mission in 2021!  Registration is Free, you can buy a raffle ticket, make a donation or bid on your favorite bottle of bourbon. 

We will be accepting auction item donation until August 28th!  If you have questions please message our Executive Director at Sarah.Swcm@gmail.com.

Meals on Wheels

Volunteering for Meals on Wheels is another great way to make a huge impact in a short amount of time. By delivering meals you bring nutritious food and a friendly visit to eight to 10 seniors and people with disabilities in your community.

Anyone can deliver meals, and it’s a great volunteer opportunity for families and teams of employees, as well. Sign up today and find out how easy and rewarding it is to bring nutrition and independence to your neighbors!

You can see which companies are hiring right now in the Louisville area and how you can apply at our new online Job Board, created in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. in response to COVID-19. 

Job listings are based on information submitted from employers and are updated daily.