Lexington is facing a housing shortage—and it’s growing fast.
Right now:
- We need 22,000 new housing units
(14,000 rental + 8,000 single-family)
By 2030:
- That need grows to 30,000+ homes
The pressure is already here:
- Rents are up 47% in just 5 years
- Average rent projected to hit $1,305 by 2028
- We’re building only ~600 homes/year
(just one-third of pre-recession levels)
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We Can’t Solve This with the Same Approach
To improve affordability and availability, Lexington must build smarter, faster, and at scale.
5 Steps to Move Lexington Forward
1. Set a Clear Housing Goal
Create a 2030 target with a public tracker to measure progress.
2. Activate Vacant Land
Review available land annually and unlock it through incentives and partnerships.
3. Use Public Land for Housing
Turn underutilized public property into affordable and workforce housing.
4. Streamline the Process
Appoint a development liaison to cut red tape.
Today: 523 days for approval of a major subdivision plan vs. 45 days in peer cities.
5. Build Infrastructure Faster
Prioritize infrastructure in expansion areas to support growth.
Lexington needs 30,000 housing units by 2030—Take Action
Be part of the solution.
- Email all council members: CouncilMembers-Email@lexingtonky.gov
- Join the coalition by completing the form on this page.
- Find your council member: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/council
