Major Upgrade for Lexington's Senior Housing: $750,000 HUD Grant to Enhance Energy Efficiency and Safety

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $750,000 grant to Wesley Living of Tennessee. This grant is part of the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) and will fund renovations at the Woodland Homes apartment community in Lexington, Tennessee. The goal is to improve energy efficiency and climate resilience in low-income senior housing.

Woodland Homes consists of 61 units in 15 buildings, serving very low-income seniors. Many of these units receive project-based rental assistance from HUD. The property, built in 1920 and last renovated in 2011, is now undergoing a $5.09 million rehabilitation. This includes updating electrical systems, replacing roofs, and making other structural enhancements to improve sustainability and safety.

The GRRP grant will help convert the property’s heating from gas-fired furnaces to more efficient split HVAC systems. It will also upgrade electrical transformers to support these new systems. These changes aim to reduce the community's carbon footprint and enhance living conditions for its senior residents.

HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman stated the department's commitment to sustainable and affordable housing. This Tennessee project is part of a broader national effort to enhance climate resilience in communities, especially for vulnerable groups like low-income seniors. The funded improvements are expected to make homes safer and more energy-efficient, supporting environmental and public health objectives.

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