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Residents of Eastern Kentucky flood impacted counties

Housing Opportunities:

Residents of 2021, 2022, and 2025 Flood Impacted Counties in KY

Fill out the Interest Form to connect to a Fahe Disaster Resilience Team Member and learn more about what program could be best for you.

To learn more about the Homebuyer Assistance and Rehabilitation/Reconstruction programs, see the Housing Opportunity tab below.

For more information about CDBG-Disaster Recovery Programs, visit the Department for Local Government Disaster Recovery Program page.

Disaster impact is prioritized, but not required for the Homebuyer Assistance program

If you are in need of immediate help in KY, please apply for FEMA assistance at disasterassistance.gov

Impacted by a disaster in WV, VA, TN, or NC in 2024 or 2025?

Complete our Needs Assessment to provide your information for future potential recovery opportunities.

Read our 2025 Multi State Disaster article for additional state resources.

Check out the Fahe Disaster FAQ Sheet for additional federal resources.

Flooding Response in Eastern Kentucky

A group of four people stand together outside in a gravel area, smiling for the photo. From left to right: a man in a blue shirt and sunglasses, a woman in a multicolored patterned top, a woman in a white shirt with "Team Kentucky" on it, and a woman in a pink blouse. They are all standing in front of a background of green hills and people gathered in the distance.

2yr Flood Anniversary Events

August 1, 2024

JULY 26, 2024 – Fahe’s Sr VP of Partnerships and Programs, Pam Johnson and Partnerships and Programs Manager, Angela Stephens joined KY Governor Beshear and

Three volunteers are working together under a house in the crawl space. One person is seated on the gravel floor while another is kneeling and installing pink insulation in the ceiling. A third volunteer is standing, holding up ductwork. All volunteers are wearing gloves and work clothing. The scene is dimly lit, and rolls of insulation are scattered on the ground.

Housing is Health

May 31, 2024

Housing Can’t Wait when it affects the health and wellbeing of families impacted by flooding. Frontier Housing knows the importance of seemingly small repairs that

Helping the Hunters

June 23, 2023

When Housing Can’t Wait first met the Hunters, their belongings lay in piles on their porch and driveway. They had salvaged what they could from

A close-up view of the wooden framework of a house under construction, showing a grid of beams and trusses. The image captures the intricate structure of the walls and ceiling, with metal connectors visible at the joints. The natural light is coming through the top, illuminating the raw wood.

Boots on the Ground in Buffalo Creek

May 25, 2023

Buffalo Creek, KY is a community where many will never visit and the cameras don’t go—but Housing Can’t Wait does. Following the devastating flood on

A partially constructed house with a wooden frame is shown against a blue sky with clouds. The house has a set of wooden stairs leading up to the entrance, and the roof trusses are being built. The walls are made of plywood, with an open window frame visible. In the background, a few trailers and piles of construction materials are scattered on the ground.

Hope on Higher Ground

May 25, 2023

Arvin, his wife, and two children originally came to the Housing Development Alliance through our income-based Homeownership Program. Their HDA-built home was leveled by the

A man is standing on the porch of a newly built house, holding a microphone and speaking. He has a white beard and is wearing a black jacket and a dark cap. Next to him stands a woman wearing sunglasses and a red coat with a striped shirt underneath, looking slightly to the side. Behind them, a speaker can be seen, and part of the house's porch and railing are visible.

Choosing to Stay

March 11, 2019

The Weavers live in Whitesburg and are one of the families served by Housing Can’t Wait. As an elderly couple, nearly debt free, they were

RESOURCES

If you need immediate help, please apply for FEMA assistance at disasterassistance.gov.

Please read our multi-state disaster article for additional resources.

Check out the Fahe Disaster FAQ sheet for additional federal resources.

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