Jefferson & Hardin counties, Kentucky
Housing Stability Matters
Why stable housing is part of the response to homelessness and eviction risk in Jefferson and Hardin counties — and how to refer to Squared Away.
By Squared Away Independent Living ·
A housing crisis can begin long before street homelessness — with a rent increase, a missed paycheck, an unstable work schedule, or a family outgrowing its home.
What the numbers tell us
The historical figures below are reported in our companion housing stability brief. They describe different aspects of housing insecurity, not a current count of people seeking housing.
- 1,728
- People experiencing homelessness in Jefferson County
- 2024 K-Count
- 33
- People experiencing homelessness in Hardin County
- 2024 K-Count
- 22 / 10,000
- Residents experiencing homelessness in Jefferson County
- 2024 K-Count
- 3 / 10,000
- Residents experiencing homelessness in Hardin County
- 2024 K-Count
- 2,022
- Forcible-detainer cases disposed in Hardin County
- 2022–2024
- 15.7%
- Modeled eviction filing rate in Jefferson County
- 2018
K-Count is a one-night snapshot; eviction cases are not unique people or confirmed evictions. The two counties use different years and measures, so figures are not directly comparable.
Why stable housing matters
Emergency shelter can help in an immediate crisis, but stable housing provides a longer-term home base. Squared Away offers independent housing in Louisville and surrounding areas for people with steady, structured income.
We welcome veterans, single-parent families, gig workers, working adults, and independent seniors seeking stability, community, and a foundation for their next chapter.
What we provide
Private, shared, and family room arrangements, clear house standards, and pricing confirmed in writing before application. Our premises are smoke-free.
Housing only
We do not provide assisted living, personal care, medical care, or support services. Residents who want support services may arrange them with outside people or providers of their choosing. Reasonable accommodation requests are welcome. Availability is not guaranteed.
Make a referral or learn who we serve
Help someone complete the short, non-medical intake, or visit Who We Serve first. Caseworkers and liaisons can include their contact details through the referral form. Submitting intake does not guarantee acceptance or placement.
Sources & companion brief
Adapted from Squared Away’s “Housing Stability Matters” brief. Sources listed in that document:
- Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, HB 299
- Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts, Forcible Detainer Cases Disposed 2022–2024
- Eviction Lab, National Eviction Map: Jefferson County
- Collinson & Reed, The Effects of Evictions on Low-Income Households
- Squared Away Independent Living, Who We Serve
- Kentucky Youth Advocates, Evictions in Kentucky