FRANKFORT, Ky. — A legislative task force aimed at addressing the commonwealth’s housing issues met to discuss solutions and heard the state has a need for all types of housing, from affordable to high-end.
Lawmakers heard from homebuilders, apartment developers and manufactured home advocates, who all said housing relates to economic development as many employers consider an area’s housing inventory for employees before opening up shop.
According to a report from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, a statewide shortage of housing units is as high as 206,000. Nearly 97% of local leaders reported there is not enough housing in their communities…