Perry County Seeks Grants for Sky View Infrastructure Phase I

Perry County Fiscal Court has initiated an application process for federal and state grant funding to support Phase I of the Sky View Housing Development infrastructure project. The work proposed includes construction of waterlines, sewer lines and associated apparatuses to serve the planned Sky View Housing Development site on Sky View Lane in Hazard, roughly one mile west of Exit 56 on the Hal Rogers Parkway.

The development is presented as a multiagency partnership that includes Governor Andy Beshear, Team Kentucky, Perry County Fiscal Court, the City of Hazard, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Kentucky Department for Local Government, the Kentucky Division of Water, the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Kentucky Department for Energy and Environment Cabinet, and the Kentucky Housing Corporation, among others. That coalition indicates a mix of economic development, housing and environmental agencies are participating in planning and funding efforts.

For local residents, the proposed infrastructure work matters in several direct ways. Extending water and sewer service to the Sky View site is a prerequisite for any significant housing construction and can increase the county’s housing supply, potentially creating construction jobs and longer-term property tax revenue. The project’s proximity to the Hal Rogers Parkway suggests the site is positioned for commuter access and could influence traffic patterns and municipal service demand in eastern Perry County and Hazard.

The project remains contingent on successful grant awards and on regulatory approvals, particularly given the involvement of the Division of Water and the Department for Energy and Environment Cabinet. Those agencies’ participation signals that environmental review, permitting and compliance obligations are likely to shape the timeline and scope of work. Fiscal Court budget commitments, project cost estimates and construction schedules were not specified in the notice and will depend on grant outcomes and subsequent contracting decisions.

Transparency and public oversight will be central as the project moves forward. Residents should monitor Perry County Fiscal Court announcements and City of Hazard notices for public meetings, permit filings and opportunities for comment. Local officials will need to clarify expected timelines, anticipated private or public housing unit counts, and any obligations the county will assume if grant support does not materialize.

If funded, Phase I infrastructure could unlock new housing options and stimulate local economic activity. If not, the county will face decisions about alternative funding or scaled-back plans. Either outcome will carry implications for planning, service delivery and community priorities in Perry County.