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In an emergency, call 911. For a mental-health crisis, call or text 988. For shelter, food, or rent help any hour, call 2-1-1.
Emergency & Public Safety
Call 911 for any life-threatening emergency, fire, or crime in progress. Everything below is for non-emergencies, reports, and follow-up.
Emergency (police, fire, medical)
Life-threatening emergencies only
Lexington Police — non-emergency
Noise, parking, cold reports, follow-ups
Lexington Fire Department
Non-emergency business line and inspections
File a police report online
Theft, vandalism, lost property, hit-and-run with no injuries
LexAlert
Free Fayette County text/voice alerts for severe weather and emergencies
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 free, confidential support — call or text
New Vista Crisis Line
Mental-health crisis response, 24/7
Poison Control
24/7 nationwide
City Hall & Government
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) runs city and county services together as a single consolidated government, headquartered downtown.
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
200 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507 — general information
LexCall 311
Report potholes, streetlights, illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, and general service requests
Urban County Council agendas & live stream
Meeting schedule, agendas, minutes, and public-comment instructions
Find your council district
Lexington-Fayette has 12 council districts plus an at-large mayor
County Clerk — records & public requests
Public records requests, vehicle titles, marriage licenses
Code Enforcement
Property maintenance, illegal units, overgrown lots, inoperable vehicles
Fayette County government services
County-level services covering all of Lexington-Fayette residents
Utilities — Power, Water & Internet
Lexington's utilities are provided by private and regional companies, not a city-run department — most residents deal directly with Kentucky Utilities and Kentucky American Water.
Kentucky Utilities (LG&E and KU)
Start/stop electric service, billing, outages, rebates
Report a power outage
24-hour outage line and live outage map
Kentucky American Water
Water service, billing, and main-break reporting
Utility bill assistance
Low-income discounts, budget billing, and payment arrangements
Rebates & efficiency programs
Home energy check-ups, appliance and weatherization rebates
Columbia Gas of Kentucky
Natural gas service and gas-leak emergencies (leak: call 911 first)
Kentucky 811
Call two working days before any digging — free and required by law
Trash, Recycling & Bulky Items
Republic Services handles residential collection for LFUCG in Lexington, with weekly trash, recycling, and yard-waste pickup.
Republic Services — Lexington
Missed pickups, cart repairs, extra carts, service start/stop
Find your collection day
Look up your street's trash, recycling, and yard-waste schedule
Bulky-item pickup
Scheduled large-item pickups — mattresses, couches, appliances
Yard waste & leaf collection
Seasonal leaf and limb pickup schedule
Household hazardous waste
Paint, batteries, motor oil, electronics — free drop-off at the LFUCG collection center
Report illegal dumping
Couches on the curb, dumped construction debris, mattresses in alleys
Sharps & medication disposal
Safe drop-off for needles and unused prescriptions at participating pharmacies and police stations
Permits, Business & Housing Compliance
Planning a remodel, opening a shop, or renting out a room? Start with LFUCG's Division of Building Inspection downtown.
Division of Building Inspection
Building permits, plan check, inspections, zoning questions
Permits & inspections online
Apply, pay fees, schedule inspections, and check status
Business license
Required for nearly all businesses operating in Fayette County, including home-based
Short-term rentals
Lexington regulates STRs — check current rules before listing
Historic preservation review
Additional review applies in Lexington's historic districts
Special event & film permits
Block parties, street closures, filming, and large gatherings
Fayette County PVA — property records
Parcel lookup, assessed value, homestead exemption
Getting Around & Transportation
Lexington sits at the crossroads of I-64 and I-75. Lextran runs the city bus network, Blue Grass Airport handles flights, and Amtrak Thruway service connects to Cincinnati.
Lextran bus service
Routes, fares, mobile tickets, and reduced-fare programs
Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Lexington's regional airport with direct flights to major hubs
Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach
Connecting bus service to Amtrak trains in Cincinnati
LexBike / Bike Lexington
Bike lanes, trail maps, and cycling safety resources
Rideshare / Commute Kentucky
Carpool matching and commuter incentive programs
Report a pothole or signal issue
Division of Streets and Roads maintenance requests
Parking citations
Pay, contest, or ask about a ticket issued in Lexington
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet — driver licensing
Appointments recommended; many services are online-only now
GoKY
Live statewide highway conditions, closures, and travel alerts
Schools & Education
Fayette County Public Schools serves nearly all of Lexington, alongside several higher-education institutions in the city.
Fayette County Public Schools
Enrollment, transfers, and district information
Find your school
Address-based school assignment lookup
University of Kentucky
The city's flagship four-year public research university
Transylvania University
Private liberal arts university near downtown Lexington
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Adult education, GED classes, and career training
Free & reduced meals / school enrollment help
Contact FCPS Family Resource Centers for enrollment, transfers, and meal applications
Libraries & Learning
A Lexington Public Library card is free for residents and unlocks e-books, streaming film, museum passes, and free homework help.
Central Library
140 E Main St — main branch with meeting rooms and the Farish Theater
Branch libraries
Beaumont, Eagle Creek, Northside, Tates Creek, and Village Branch locations
Free library card
Residents, workers, and students in Fayette County qualify — apply online or in person
Homework help & tutoring
Free after-school tutoring and online help with a library card
Free Wi-Fi & computer access
Public computers, printing, and hotspot lending at all branches
Kentucky history resources
Local history archives, photographs, and genealogy resources
Parks, Recreation & Community Centers
LFUCG Parks & Recreation manages dozens of parks, from the Legacy Trail to the summer concerts at Woodland Park.
LFUCG Parks & Recreation
Classes, camps, sports leagues, and park permits
Reserve a park, picnic shelter, or field
Reservations required for groups and any event with amplified sound
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
3885 Raven Run Way — trails and free nature programs
Moondance Amphitheater
Free outdoor summer concerts at Moondance Park
Community centers
Neighborhood recreation centers across Lexington offer classes and drop-in programs
Youth sports & aquatics
Swim lessons and city leagues at LFUCG pools
Senior centers
Charles Young and Black & Williams centers host senior meals, fitness, and social programs
Health & Medical
Lexington is a regional medical hub, home to UK HealthCare and Baptist Health Lexington, plus the local health department for residents without insurance.
Baptist Health Lexington
1740 Nicholasville Rd — 24-hour emergency department
UK HealthCare / UK Chandler Hospital
800 Rose St — emergency and specialty care, Kentucky's largest academic medical center
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department
Immunizations, communicable disease info, restaurant inspections, vital records
Community health centers
Sliding-scale medical, dental, and behavioral care regardless of insurance status
Medicaid & SNAP enrollment
Apply for health coverage and food benefits through Kentucky's kynect
Free/low-cost dental & vision clinics
Rotating clinics through the health department and local nonprofits
Substance use & recovery help
Kentucky's 24/7 statewide access line
Housing, Rent & Homelessness
Lexington coordinates housing assistance and shelter through the Lexington Housing Authority and community nonprofits, with United Way's 2-1-1 as the main referral line.
United Way of the Bluegrass 2-1-1
24/7 free referral line for shelter, rent help, food, and utilities
Lexington Housing Authority
Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers, affordable housing waitlists
Emergency shelter access
Coordinated entry through 2-1-1 or local outreach teams
Catholic Action Center
Emergency shelter, meals, and street outreach for people experiencing homelessness
Lexington Rescue Mission
Emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs
Hope Center
Shelter, detox, and recovery housing services
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
Free help with landlord disputes and housing discrimination
Food & Family Assistance
No one in Lexington should go hungry — these programs are open to residents regardless of immigration status.
SNAP (food stamps)
Monthly grocery benefits — apply online or by phone through Kentucky kynect
God's Pantry Food Bank
Find a free pantry or distribution near you
WIC — Women, Infants & Children
Nutrition support for pregnant people and kids under 5
Summer & after-school meals
Free meals for kids at participating schools and parks
Senior meal programs
Congregate lunches and Meals on Wheels through Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging
Diaper & formula banks
Free supplies for families through local nonprofits
Seniors, Veterans & Disability Services
Support for older adults, veterans, and residents with disabilities across Lexington and central Kentucky.
Senior Services of Northern/Central Kentucky (AARP Bluegrass)
Information and assistance line for older adults and caregivers
Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass
Advocacy and complaint resolution for long-term care residents
Adult Protective Services
Report suspected elder or dependent-adult abuse, 24/7
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs
Free help filing VA claims, benefits, and appeals
Lexington VA Health Care System
Nearest full VA medical center for Lexington veterans
Bluegrass.org — developmental disability services
Services for children and adults with developmental disabilities
Accessible parking placards
Apply through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet with provider certification
Pets & Animal Services
Lexington-Fayette County Animal Care & Control handles licensing, lost pets, and adoptions.
Lexington-Fayette County Animal Care & Control
Lost & found pets, adoptions, licensing, and field services
Dog licensing
Required annually for dogs 4 months and older; proof of rabies vaccine needed
Report a stray or injured animal
Field officers respond throughout Fayette County
Low-cost spay/neuter & vaccine clinics
Rotating clinics through animal care and local rescues
Wildlife encounters
Reporting and guidance for coyotes and other wildlife in Lexington neighborhoods
Voting, Legal & Immigration
The Fayette County Clerk runs elections locally, and Kentucky's State Board of Elections oversees registration statewide.
Fayette County Clerk — Elections
Register, check your status, find polling places
Kentucky State Board of Elections
Statewide voter registration and election information
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
Free civil legal help for low-income residents
Fayette County Circuit & District Court
Traffic tickets, small claims, restraining orders, jury duty
Kentucky Attorney General — Consumer Protection
File a consumer complaint or report scams and fraud
Passport services
Accepted at the Fayette County Clerk's office by appointment
Disaster Preparedness
Lexington's real risks are severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, winter ice storms, and occasional flooding along area creeks.
LexAlert
Sign up for emergency notifications and build a family plan
Tornado & severe weather safety
Know your shelter plan before storm season
Warming and cooling centers
Libraries and community centers open during extreme weather events
Sandbags
Free sandbags at LFUCG facilities during flood season
CERT training
Free Community Emergency Response Team classes through Lexington Fire Department
Winter weather readiness
Ice storm kit checklists and road-condition alerts
LocalLexington is an independent community guide and is not affiliated with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Fayette County, or any agency listed here. Phone numbers, addresses, and program rules change — please confirm details with the agency before relying on them. Spot something out of date? Let us know.