******* Information on COVID-19 vaccinations ********

Details on the vaccine priority groups and phases are here.

Until most of us can be vaccinated, wearing a mask and keeping our distance is still essential to protecting ourselves, our families, and our communities. Even as we celebrate the development of safe and effective vaccines, these safety measures - including staying home when you may be sick - remain crucial parts of our effort to eliminate this pandemic.

The Mayor and public health leaders remind residents that Louisville is still in the red zone for COVID-19 and urge social distancing, masks, and staying home when possible. To see Louisville’s COVID-19 data dashboard, including total number of cases, deaths, testing locations and more, click HERE.

From Dr. Sarah Moyer, Director/Chief Health Strategist, Department of Health and Wellness: It hasn’t been easy but this fight isn’t over. We need you now more than ever. COVID19 resources and information at Stay Strong Louisville.

City announces opportunity to apply for the External Agency Fund Competitive Grants

Grants available to social services and arts and creative industry organizations

Louisville Metro Government will begin accepting External Agency Fund applications on Jan. 15 for fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022). These grants, funded through the city’s General Fund, are awarded to non-governmental or "external” agencies that contribute to the city's cultural, social and economic vitality. A summary of the application process is as follows with more details listed below:

• Starting today, January 8, applications guidelines may be viewed for reference at http://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund
• All agencies wishing to apply should have at least one representative attend the virtual application orientation on Thursday, Jan. 14, via WebEx from 10 a.m. to noon. The orientation will provide information about deadlines, how to access the application and other general information.
• Following the orientation, the city will begin accepting applications. The deadline to apply is Thursday, February 4, by 5 p.m.

Please register for the virtual orientation here: https://tinyurl.com/FY22EAForientation

The External Agency Funds (EAF) are awarded annually to nonprofit organizations offering programs or services in Louisville/Jefferson County that align with the Mayor's strategic goals. The competitive grants are available for Social Services programs, administered by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, and for Arts and Creative Industries programs, administered by Louisville Forward.

For the Social Services funding program, qualified nonprofits committed to providing services that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville citizens in the following key areas are encouraged to apply:

• Decreasing homelessness;
• Increasing household financial stability;
• Increasing youth, teen, and/or young adult engagement in quality programming; and/or
• Increasing access to services and resources for a targeted population. 

For the Arts and Creative Industries funding program, qualified nonprofits committed to providing programs that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville citizens in the following focus areas are encouraged to apply:

• Arts experiences for everyone;
• Creative workforce; and/or
• Creative community spaces and neighborhoods.

Applications will be reviewed by separate External Agency Fund panels, which include Metro Council members and community members, and those recommendations will be included in Mayor Greg Fischer’s recommended fiscal year 2022 budget.

Louisville Metro Government employs a competitive granting strategy and strives to award funding to agencies that demonstrate measurable positive impact in the community and are good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Successful grantees will be required to report on their success in meeting goals, outcomes and how the taxpayer dollars are spent.

The deadline to apply is Thursday, Feb. 4 by 5 p.m.

For more information about EAF and to access the EAF applications and guidelines, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund.

Please email all questions to EAF@louisvilleky.gov.

January 19 - Co-Immunity Project Surface Water Monitoring Webinar

The Kentucky Waterworks Alliance is co-hosting a webinar with the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute: Co-Immunity Project Surface Water Monitoring Webinar.

This webinar hopes to provide the community with an update on our monitoring of two sections of Beargrass Creek for evidence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, because of their proximity to combined sewer overflow (CSO) sites near Big Rock Park and Joe Creason Park. A good description of the event can be found on our event page here. This is a free Zoom webinar taking place Tuesday, January 19 at 3 p.m., and attendees can register here. 

Christmas tree composting

Christmas tree drop-off sites are now available for all Louisville/Jefferson County residents at four locations. The Hubbards Lane site is also instantly recycling Christmas trees into mulch that is offered back to citizens for home use. Those wishing to receive mulch must bring an appropriate container in which to carry it.  All lights and ornaments should be removed from trees before they are dropped off or set out for collection.  HOURS & LOCATIONS Now through January 30, Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Waste Reduction Center closes at 3 p.m. on Saturdays) All locations will be closed Saturday, January 16.  East District Recycling Center, 595 N. Hubbards Lane Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane) Shawnee Park, 4501 W. Broadway (by Little League baseball field in rear of park) Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue  Metro Public Works will also provide curbside pickup of Christmas trees within the Urban Services District (the old City of Louisville boundaries) after the holiday. Residents with City curbside yard waste pickup may set their Christmas trees and greenery out on their regular collection day. Trees must not be in plastic bags, and all decorations must be removed.  Residents normally serviced by private waste haulers should check with those companies to see whether and when tree pickup is available.

Yard waste collection by request only - coming soon

Every winter, yard waste collection in the Urban Services District is done by request only. The service is still available, but since the amount of yard waste generated is far less in the winter, it is more efficient to only collect when needed.  How to Make a Request  Call Metro311 at 311 or 574-5000 or email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov.  Be prepared with the following information or include in your email: ​First and last name, address, phone number, set out location (front, rear, side, alley, etc.), and approximate number of containers, bags, or bundles. Your appointment will be scheduled on your regular collection day THE FOLLOWING WEEK. (Example: If your regular yard waste collection day is Thursday, and your request is made on Monday, February 8, your yard waste will not be collected until Thursday, February 18.)  Set out yard waste no earlier than 4 p.m. the day before your appointment and no later than 6 a.m. the day of your appointment. Be sure to follow the collection guidelines. Regular weekly collection without requests will resume the week of April 5.  Reminder: some city yard waste collection schedules have changed Residents who normally receive city yard waste collection on Thursdays or Fridays will temporarily receive collection on Saturdays until January 16. This change is due to COVID-19 constraints on waste collection staff and operations. Garbage and recycling routes and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday yard waste routes are not affected. Any missed routes will receive service on Saturday.

I-65 corridor study extended to January 11 - share comments and concerns on the corridor, from I-264 to Jefferson Street

Share concerns or comments in the I-65 Corridor Study Public Survey here by January 11.

JCPS board updates and NTI resources

The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) heard an update Tuesday evening on the district’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including discussion of a possible back-to-classroom timeline, vaccinations for JCPS employees and the status of winter athletics. The board update document has more information on those discussions from the school board meeting.  NTI Resources JCPS has released a Non Traditional Instruction Resources document, which includes NTI hubs, meal sites, utility assistance, clubs and activities, tutoring, and other resources. The document is available here.

Louisville Metro Animal Services Pet of the Week

Cat of the week: Hammie New year, new cat - Hammie is ready for a fresh start in 2021 after having a broken leg amputated. But the three-year-old Tabby isn’t letting that hold him back from being a normal cat. A new home is just what the doctor ordered and lucky for Hammie, his adoption fees is waived for his purrfect adopter – thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Hammie is approximately three years old and weighs 12 pounds. He’s already neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Meet Hammie at Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, from noon to 6 p.m. daily. For more info about Hammie, call 473-PETS.

Dog of the week: Hypeman Hypeman is a mature adult who knows how to let loose. The five-year-old Labrador Retriever/Mastiff mix is a fun-loving, gentle giant who never tires of playing fetch, his favorite game. Throw him a ball, you’ll marvel at his athletic ability and how high he can jump to catch it. His dream job would be a ball dog at Wimbledon! When not working or playing, he enjoys trying to be a lap dog and snuggling with you. Hypeman’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. His adoption includes neuter, microchip and vaccinations. Hypeman weighs 78 pounds. He prefers hanging out with adults, but can be tested with other dogs or cats by request. He’s an energetic companion who needs daily exercise. To meet Hypeman, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, from noon to 6 p.m. daily, no appointment required. For more information about Hypeman, email animal services.

District 10 events

If you have an online event or something you'd like to share, let us know. 

This week in D10 looks quiet, so let's think spring and gardening! 

January 30 and February 2 - Virtual Community Garden Grant workshops

February 1 - First of a free, five-week online gardening class: Getting Your Garden Started

The Jefferson County Extension office and the Conservation District are teaming up again this year to offer our vegetable gardening class. We are not doing the ten-month program because of COVID restrictions for gathering in person. Instead, we are offering a five-week, free, online course for residents. The course begins February 1. Register online here. 

Louisville Metro news

Crisis Component of LIHEAP provides utility assistance for Louisville residents

Automated appointment line now open to schedule appointments in advance

The program that helps prevent low income residents of Jefferson County from being disconnected from utility services began Monday. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is administered by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. The LIHEAP Crisis Component will run through March 31, or until available funds have been expended, whichever comes first. This year’s Crisis Program will allow residents receiving a current utility bill with a past due amount and residents receiving a disconnect notice to apply for assistance. To apply, residents must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system, by phone at 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. Applicants must be a resident of Jefferson County with a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (e.g. for a household of four, the gross monthly income cannot exceed $3,275.00).  Applicants must also meet one of the following eligibility requirements: Received a disconnect notice from LG&E, or Received a current bill with a past due amount, or Have a current payment plan with LG&E due to a past-due balance, or  Received an eviction notice if utilities are included in the rent, or Be within four days of running out of bulk fuel; or Be within ten days of running out of pre-paid electric service. Applicants must provide copies of the following documents. Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the LIHEAP Drop Box locations or by clicking here. Social Security card(s) or (official documentation with Social Security Numbers) or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household; and Disconnect notice or a current bill with a past due amount for metered utilities; or Eviction notice and copy of lease if heating expenses are included in the rent. or  Statement from utility company that shows 10 days or less of service if participating in pre-paid electric service. Family Profile Form and Remote Processing Form can be downloaded at louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP or found at the LIHEAP office Drop boxes.  Individuals who are unable to apply for this program own their own may send an authorized representative to drop off required documentation their behalf with a note including the applicant’s name, address, phone number, and the name of the designated representative. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to designate a representative to drop off documenation on their behalf may call 780-7937. Copies of LIHEAP documentation, along with the downloadable Family Profile form and the Remote Processing form, should be dropped off at the LIHEAP site you select, on the day of your appointment. Applicants will then be contacted by LIHEAP staff within 72 hours (three business days) of the appointment time. There are seven LIHEAP locations with Drop Boxes for the 2021 LIHEAP Crisis program: South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Avenue Neighborhood Place Ujima, 3610 Bohne Avenue Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, 1411 Algonquin Parkway Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Avenue Cane Run Neighborhood Place, 3410 Lees Lane Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway, First Floor East End Drop Box, 2927 Goose Creek Road All Office of Resilience and Community Services and Neighborhood Place offices remain closed for walk-in clients in an effort to help stem the spread of COVID-19. Staff are serving clients remotely via phone, secure drop boxes and email communication. For more descriptions about LIHEAP 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. Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On-line Customer Service at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro311, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.

COVID-19 information links

City partners with LHOME to launch a free financial navigator service for residents

In partnership with national nonprofit organization the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund), Louisville Metro Government has launched a free Financial Navigators program to help residents navigate critical financial issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Residents can access these free, remote services by completing the online form here or calling 657-6624 to sign up. The navigator will then send a short service agreement and call the client to begin their personal session. Organizations across Louisville can also refer clients directly to an expert.

The Kentucky Equal Justice Center's CDC Eviction Declaration app is a tool to help homerenters generate and send Declarations to get protection from eviction under the CDC's Eviction Order. These Declarations are necessary under the Center for Disease Control's September 1 order providing homerenters with protections from eviction from September 4 to December 31, 2020. The app is here.

A list of COVID-19 testing sites in Jefferson County is here.

COVID-19 Response: Community & Agency Actions Taken to Assist Our Most Vulnerable information page, which includes many links on topics from state and federal relief to utility bills to COVID-19 flyers in 14 different languages. Also includes updates on businesses providing time for shopping only for residents over 60 and those most vulnerable to COVID-19.

Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness page: https://louisvilleky.gov/news/what-you-need-know-about-coronavirus

The official Team Kentucky source for information concerning COVID-19: kycovid19.ky.gov

Kentucky Department for Public Health COVID-19 page: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/pages/covid19.aspx

Kentucky COVID-19 Hotline: 1-800-722-5725.

Centers for Disease Control site: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

If you believe you have been a target or victim of a scam or fraud, please report it to the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via email at disaster@leo.gov. Kentuckians wishing to report online scams and fraud can contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation at https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

To file a price gouging complaint, visit ag.ky.gov/pricegouging or call the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-888-432-9257.

Unemployment insurance: Go to kcc.ky.gov, call the UI Help line at 502-564-2900 or the Kentucky Career Center at 595-4003.

Updates to small business resources are here.

Evictions: Details are here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/develop-louisville/eviction-prevention.

Legal Aid Society: call 584-1254 or 800-292-1862 or apply online. Specific information is available on your rights as a tenant, survivors of domestic violence needing a protective order, those with questions about unemployment insurance, and those with questions about stimulus payments.

Child care facilities guidance is here: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/Pages/dcbscvres.aspx

From KentuckianaWorks: 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. Learn more

Public Health and Wellness distributing free radon test kits

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is offering free radon test kits while the supply lasts. You can request a kit by visiting this link or by calling 574-6650. The test kits come with an instruction sheet and postage to send back to the lab for it to be analyzed free of charge. The only way to know a building has radon and if you’re being exposed is to test. Radon is an odorless, colorless and tasteless chemical radioactive gas. It forms naturally when uranium, radium and thorium break down in rocks, soil and groundwater. Radon attaches to dust or tobacco smoke and gets carried into the lungs. Prolonged exposure to radon can lead to lung cancer. People can be exposed to radon primarily from breathing radon in air that comes in through cracks and gaps in homes and other buildings. The entire state of Kentucky is at high risk for radon exposure with about 40 percent of homes estimated to have unsafe levels.

Assistance

Low-income households may qualify for a ten-percent sewer bill discount under a new Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP) offered by MSD. For more information, click here, call 540-6000 or email.

Senior citizens age 65 or older with a gross annual household income of $35,000 or less and are both Louisville Water Company and MSD customers may request an application for a 30 percent discount on wastewater charges and the EPA Consent Decree Surcharge through MSD's website or by calling Customer Relations at 540-6000.

The Louisville Water Foundation works with community agencies to help customers keep their water turned on. Drops of Kindness offers residential and business customers help with resolving unpaid bills and reducing future financial obligations. For details, go to https://www.louisvillewater.com/DropsofKindness.

If you're 65 years old, own and occupy your primary residence, you may qualify to exempt the first $39,300 of your home value from property taxes through the The Homestead Exemption. In the Urban Services District, this equals $527 cash in your pocket annually and, once approved, you are not required to reapply unless you move. Complete this one-page form and mail it, along with a copy of your driver’s license (or ID), to the PVA. You’ll get a letter back that looks like this. You'll be notified by a postcard if you qualify. More information is here. Vets with service connected disabilities and totally/permanently disabled civilians may also qualify.

Recognizing that many senior citizens are homebound and unable to see their family and friends these days, AARP created a toll-free phone line so they can just hear a friendly voice. To request an AARP Friendly Voices call, click here or call 1-888-281-0145.

Louisville Metro events

January 26 - Suicide Prevention & Coping During COVID online event

The Mayor's Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (OSHN) would like to invite you to be a part of the One Love Louisville Networking Night featuring our special guest from the Kent School of Social Work, Sara Williams MSSW, CSW. 

January 26 is an opportunity for citizens to learn more about Violence Prevention efforts as well as find out about important resources and initiatives in our community. Our Networking Nights create an environment for change agents to build a network of citizens as well as agencies involved in efforts to help prevent violence. It provides a space for continued development of violence prevention knowledge and resources. During this Networking Night, you will learn individual and collective efforts to prevent suicide and coping strategies during the age of COVID-19.

Come ready to connect with other passionate community members and learn more about innovative violence prevention strategies to help create a safer Louisville! Learn more about the event or register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/131626481349

News you can use

District 10 NDF and CIF appropriations

Councilman Mulvihill-initiated D10 Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) and Capital Improvement Funds (CIF) appropriations. Link to NDF information is here, CIF information here.

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: short term rental is the general term used to describe vacation rentals including AirBNB, VRBO, and Tripping. 

January 12 - Online neighborhood meeting regarding 1121 Reutlinger Avenue

The meeting is to discuss a development proposal to request a zoning change for 1121 Reutlinger Avenue. A request has been submitted for Short Term Rental and Conditional Use Permits. 

January 20 - Online public hearing regarding 6000 Six Mile Lane

January 20 - Online public hearing regarding 4420 Bishop Lane

January 25 - Online public hearing regarding 1027 Ash Street

January 25 - Online public hearing regarding 1045 Goss Avenue

January 25 - Online public hearing regarding 1232 Keswick Boulevard

New case as of January 6: 

20-VARIANCE-0179, for 2407 Keswick Blvd., a variance application to allow a structure to be built closer to the property line on 0.16 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

20-WAIVER-0136, for 6000 Six Mile Lane, a waiver to allow a residential driveway onto a collector roadway on 0.462 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

20-ZONEPA-0124, for 2041 Bashford Manor Lane, a change in zoning pre application from R5 to OR1 to use and existing structure as an office on 0.19 acres. 

20-NONCONFORM-0036, for 4021 Fayette Avenue, a non-conforming rights application to establish a property as a duplex in a R-5 zoning district on .31 acres.

20-LANDSCAPE-0142, for 3101 Poplar Level Road, revised landscape plan for 20-DDP-0040 to convert vacant grocery building to medical office for Norton CMA Audubon.

20-VARIANCE-0168, for 1232 Keswick Blvd., a variance to allow a six-foot privacy fence along street side yard of property on 0.1381 acres in the R5 zoning district.

20-CUPPA-0158, for 1121 Reutlinger Avenue, a conditional use permit pre application for a short term rental on 0.06 acres in the R6 zoning district. 

20-DDP-0069, 4420 Bishop Lane, a revised district development plan application to construct a 210,600 square-foot warehouse, install loading docks, and trailer storage on 11.13 acres in a M-2 zoning district.

20-MPLAT-0174, 6000 Six Mile Lane, a minor subdivision plat application to create two lots from one on .46 acres in a R-5 zoning district.

20-VARIANCE-0161, 3751 Union Street, a variance to reduce the street side setback as set by infill standards on 0.25 acres in the R-5 zoning district. 

20-CUP-0147 for 1500 Lincoln Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental at a non primary residence on 0.18 acres in the R5 zoning district.

20-WAIVER-0112, 3828 Bardstown Road, a general waiver to permit parking in front of building on 0.65 acres in the C1 zoning district for Park DuValle Health Center.

20-PARKWAIVER-0008, 3828 Bardstown Road, a parking waiver to increase maximum parking allowed from 27 spaces to 36 spaces on 0.95 acres in the C1 zoning district for Park DuValle Community Health Center.

20-VARIANCE-0152, 3828 Bardstown Road, a variance to exceed maximum front and street side yard setbacks on 0.6513 acres in the C1 zoning district for Park DuValle Health Center.

20-VARIANCE-0117 for 1016 Ash Street, a variance to allow a new entry deck and walkway to encroach into the side yard setback requirement.

20-DDP-0046 for 4200 Wallingford Lane, a revised district development plan to create 6 residential units on .38 acres in a R-6 zoning district.

20-WAIVER-0085 for 4200 Wallingford Lane, a landscape waiver request to allow building and pavement encroachment into the 15-foot landscape buffer area along the north property line on .38 acres in a R-6 zoning district.

19MINORPLAT1050 for 1990 Newburg Road. The applicant seeks to create three tracts from 1 on 9.514 acres in the R-5 zoning district for the Nazareth Literary and Benevolent Institution. 

19-MPLAT-0074, 4023 Poplar Level Road, former Kmart, a large format minor plat to create 4 tracts from 1 tract on 9.91 acres in the C1 zoning district.

19RECORDPLAT1007 for 3502 Grantswood Court, a major subdivision record plat for right-of-way dedication for Grantswood Court on 1.878 acres in the R-5 zoning district.

19CUP1095, 1038 Milton Street, A conditional use permit application for a proposed boarding house on 0.0908 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

19-DDP-0077, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a revised district development plan for a medical office and dialysis center on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

19-VARIANCE-0076, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a variance from section 4.8.1 of the Land Development Code to allow the proposed pavement to encroach into the middle and outer 100ft stream buffer for a medical office on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

19-DDP-0021, 3231 Poplar Level Road, a Detailed District Development Plan application for a 19,500 square foot proposed office building with associated parking on 4.5 acres in the OR1 and R5 zoning districts.

19-VARIANCE-0005, 3231 Poplar Level Road, variance requested for the building to exceed the 80' maximum front and streetside setback for Nightingale, Poplar Level and Quarry Hill Road. 

20-CAT2-0006, 4025 Poplar Level Road, a category 2b development plan for the construction of a new 2,998 SF Burger King Drive Thru on 9.914 acres in the C1 zoning district. 

19-CFR-0003, 4664 Jennings Lane, a community facility review application for the development of a 34,700 square foot, two story office building with parking on 14.36 acres in the M2/M3 zoning district. LG&E South Service Center. 

19-WAIVER-0016, 4500 Champions Trace Lane, a sidewalk waiver request for requirement along Champions Trace Lane. 

19-WAIVER-0095, 1008 E. Oak Street, a waiver of the required landscape buffer area along the east property line for Hinterhof Micro-Rosteri. 

19-WAIVER-0112, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver for the sidewalk requirement along Newburg Road. 
19-WAIVER-0113, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver to allow detached houses to abut a private street.  

Short term rental cases

18CUP1130 for 3762 Illinois Avenue, a conditional use permit for a Short Term Rental of a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district.

18CUP1176, 1125 Fischer Avenue, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental in the R6 zoning district.

19CUP1017, 2606 Pindell Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental on 0.1197 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

19CUP1042, 922 Keswick Boulevard, a conditional use permit for short term rental at a nonprimary residence on .11 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19-CUPPA-0241, 1622 Whippoorwill Road, a conditional use permit for a short term rental at a non-primary residence on 0.1334 acres in the R5 zoning district.

To check on Planning and Design Services cases, click here.

 Locate legal Short Term Rentals with new interactive map

Short term rental enforcement continues in large part to be complaint-driven, based on public reporting of alleged violations to administrators. A new interactive map tool contains all of the registered short term rentals in Louisville having an active permit to rent their property out to paying customers on STR websites like Airbnb. If you believe someone is using a property as a short term rental but it does not show up on this registry, or if the registry indicates a non-owner occupied property does not have a CUP, then please report the issue here (select “Zoning and Business Concerns,” “Zoning Concern,” “Short Term Rental,” complete the form and submit). Or contact our office.

Where to go for driver's license renewal, motor vehicle registration, Real ID and more

Visit these websites for more information: DriveJefferson.com for locations, services, hours, etc., and JeffersonKyCourtClerk.com for Office of the Circuit Court Clerk information.

Be informed about crimes with LMPD's crime mapping website

The Louisville Metro Police Department uses a Crime Mapping website to display crime on a map in Jefferson County. Zoom in to see crimes in an area, or put an address in the address bar at top left to search. You may sign up for auto email alerts for crime around an address. Reports are made available to the public after a process of internal review, often in the same day as the report taken. Due to the nature of some crimes, reports are made available to public upon the completion of a thorough investigation and will be made available as soon as practical. Or use the crime mapping iPhone app. If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle. Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips. These LMPD divisions serve sections of District 10: Link to LMPD Fourth Division  Link to LMPD Fifth Division Link to LMPD Sixth Division LMPD working in District 10 have asked us to share this reminder: please call the LMPD non-emergency number, instead of sending an email, if you're seeing suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Sending emails to LMPD delays response, and officers need to be dispatched for the activity. These citations continue the nuisance abatement process. The LMPD non-emergency line is 574-7111 or 574-2111.

MetroSwap areas are here for your safety when buying or selling items

Are you looking for a public place to exchange items you've sold online? Do you share custody of a child and are looking for somewhere to exchange custody? The Louisville Metro Police Department is providing MetroSWAP Zones outside of some Division offices. There is 24 hour video surveillance. LMPD recommends: Agree to meet the person ONLY at a MetroSWAP station. Meet only during daylight hours. Tell someone you trust where you are meeting and at what time. Meet in the parking lot. There will be two designated parking spots at each location for use. Make this interaction brief and to the point. MetroSWAP Zones are at: 2nd Division - 3419 Bohne Avenue 3rd Division - 7219 Dixie Highway 7th Division - 7201 Outer Loop 8th Division - 200 Juneau Drive

Know the signs of human trafficking - you could save a life

Do you know the indicators of human trafficking? You could save a life. Click here for details.  If you believe you may have information about a potential trafficking situation, please contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 or BeFree. Hint: Keep this hotline number in your cell phone.

Save up to $100 on a new electric powered mower from Lawn Care for Cleaner Air

From the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program for the Air Pollution Control District: Take advantage of the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program and save up to $100 on a new, air-friendly, electric-powered mower. You can get rebates on electric string trimmers, electric blowers, and reel mowers, too. Now is a great time to recycle that old, polluting equipment and save some cash on new gear that will make breathing a little easier for you and your community. Please see our website, louisvilleky.gov/lawncare, or call 574-6000 with questions.

Report litterers

Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window. Click here to report.

Get your reduced cost recycling cart before funds are depleted

Councilman Mulvihill is committed to providing carts to District 10 residents at a reduced cost. These recycle carts will be available on a first come first served basis until the funds are depleted.  The photos at left show the sizes: 64 gallon on the left, 95 gallon on the right.

The carts normally cost $53, but Councilman Mulvihill has made them available for residents of District 10 for a reduced cost of $28. Please call 574-1110 or email us for the form. This offer is available to urban service district residents.

What's the difference between a Recycling Bin and Recycling Cart? The District 10 Discount Cart Program only includes Recycling Carts in 65- or 95-gallon size. Please call 574-1110 or email us for the form. This offer is available to urban service district residents. Households with city waste services receive one garbage cart (all black) and one 18-gallon orange recycling bin for free. If you have just moved into a residence and either of these are missing, contact Metro311 online or call 311 or 574-5000 to make a request.

RecycleCoach app helps Louisville Metro customers with collection reminders, recycling information and more

Receive notifications about garbage, recycling, bulk waste, and yard waste collection services through the RecycleCoach app.  The app also has a “what goes where” feature to allow a person to input a certain item to get information on disposal or recycling. Download from the App Store or Google Play.

Streetlight out? Report it. 

Please report non-working streetlights to LG&E online here.

Property maintenance is the responsibility of the resident, from the middle of the street to the middle of the alley

In Louisville Metro, it is the responsibility of the person living in a home to keep the front and rear of the property clean. This area extends from the middle of the street out front to the middle of any alleyways to the rear or side of the property. This applies to litter as well as plants and trees that could impede the alleyway or street. Inspections, Permits and Licenses (IPL) could cite and possibly impose a fine if you've got a lot of debris and plant overgrowth. Thank you for adhering to the local property maintenance codes and keeping a clean neighborhood. 

Crisis line for veterans and their families

Some offices and VA hospitals offer a "Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program" that includes treatment methods including acupuncture, tai chi, and meditation instead of opioids, and they work with the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) to provide support and treatment for PTSD and depression, the leading cause of suicide for veterans.

Additional references for VA material and assistance or 1-877-WAR-VETS. Lifestyle changes for better health, or sexual trauma.

From the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-TALK or go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ to live chat.

"Embrace the Journey" website for parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents

For LGBTQ+ children and adolescents,a parent’s support makes all the difference. The Embrace the Journey website is designed to educate the parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents about how to give children the emotional support they need.

Question or problem? Contact Metro311 one of several ways

If you wish to make a Metro311 request, please make a report online or use the mobile app. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you. You can report online here, or download the free mobile 311 app from your app store. Or tweet @LouMetro311 or call 574-5000.  You can now look to see if an issue you want to report has already been reported. And you'll get notification of your issue along the way. Visit Metro311 to learn more:  Louisville Metro Government's Metro Business Portal, where you apply for permits, licensing and applications with Louisville Metro, is here.

Metro Emergency Repair Program

Eligibility criteria:    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.    Not available on rental property.    Must meet income guidelines (See intake staff)     May receive assistance once in a five year period.    Louisville-Jefferson County only Types of repairs: Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only) A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only) Electrical repairs/upgrades Water line repairs/replacement Sewer line repairs/replacement Water heater repair/replacement, gas line leaks For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 574-5850.

Would you like to serve on one of Louisville Metro's Boards or Commissions? 

Interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions? Serving on a board or commission, you will have a chance to improve the quality of life in our community. There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety. To learn more about board applications, please click here.

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