MAYFIELD, Ky. — Nineteen families moved into new affordable apartments in Mayfield on Friday, Oct. 30. The opening comes nearly five years after the December 2021 tornado devastated the city.
The affordable apartments are called Commonwealth Court and gave 66 units. The apartments were built as part of a state initiative to replace housing lost in the tornado.
The project used disaster recovery funds and tax-exempt financing to help pay for construction.
Shannon Tutor, lead developer with nonprofit Spirit of Christmas All Year Round, also known as SOCAYR, said the need for housing became one of the biggest challenges following the tornado.
“People need a place to live. They need a home,” Tutor said.
Only one of the development’s three buildings was ready for residents Friday. Tutor said the original goal was to complete the entire project by September, but construction delays pushed back the timeline.
The second building could open next week, while the third is expected to be ready Nov. 18.
The apartments are available to income-qualified households, with rent limits based on local income levels.
Monthly rents start at $705 for a one-bedroom apartment, $845 for a two-bedroom and $9...