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Introduced January 15, 2026

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the affordable housing trust fund.

Amend KRS 64.012 to increase and modify fees received by the county clerk; after January 1, 2027, allow recalculation using the CPI-U, with the fee increase going to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund; apply to fees received by county clerks for services provided on or after August 1, 2026.

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This bill would increase certain fees collected by county clerks and direct that additional revenue into Kentucky's Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Starting August 1, 2026, the higher fees would take effect, and after January 1, 2027, the fees could be adjusted over time based on a standard measure of inflation. The goal is to create a more consistent source of funding for affordable housing programs across the state. Who it may affect: Kentuckians who use county clerk services, such as those recording property documents, as well as low-income residents who may benefit from affordable housing programs funded by the trust.

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Legislative History

Jan 15, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 15, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 23, 2026 · House
To Local Government (H)

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Steve Bratcher

Representative · House District 025

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steve.bratcher@kylegislature.gov

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Susan Tyler Witten

Representative · House District 031

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susan.witten@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Erika Hancock

Erika Hancock

Representative · House District 057

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erika.hancock@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Nima Kulkarni

Nima Kulkarni

Representative · House District 040

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Nima.Kulkarni@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Richard White

Richard White

Representative · House District 099

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Richard.White@kylegislature.gov

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