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Brownfield Program

What are Brownfields?

A brownfield site means real property, the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant.  These properties include abandoned factories, former dry cleaning establishments, vacant gas stations, illegal drug labs, old dumps and mine scarred lands.

Problems caused by unaddressed brownfields include: 

  •      Potential effects on human health and the environment.
  •      Loss of greenfields. 
  •      Urban sprawl. 
  •      Urban blight.
  •      Decreased property values in neighborhoods. 

Kentucky Brownfield Program Services

The Brownfield Program is here to help communities, nonprofits and prospective purchasers with their brownfield projects.  We offer a variety of services to those who are interested in turning problem properties into economic and community development opportunities.  Our services include:

Assessments

The Kentucky Brownfield Program can offer a limited number of Targeted Brownfield Assessments (TBAs) to local governments and nonprofits free of charge. 

Tax Incentives

Kentucky offers tax incentives for redevelopment of qualified properties.  The Kentucky Brownfield Program can help determine if your site is eligible.

Help Desk

Herb Petitjean Helping

The Brownfield Help Desk connects you with a member of the Kentucky Brownfield Program team who can:

  • Serve as a liaison, ombudsman and interagency coordinator for your project.
  • Provide information about financial resources (grants, low interest loans, tax incentives).
  • Inform stakeholders about liability protection.
  • Find the proper contacts for brownfield issues.
  • Help determine site status.
  • Answer questions about statutes, regulations and policies. 
  • Review and critique grants.

The Brownfield Help Desk can be reached at 1-800-926-8111.

Information and Education

Brownfield Workshop

The Kentucky Brownfield Program is striving to provide more learning opportunities, informational programs and materials.  If you are interested in future workshops, mailings and newsletters, contact us and we will be happy to add you to our brownfield mailing list. 

Brownfield Inventory

Do you own a brownfield that needs to be redeveloped or are interested in purchasing a brownfield?  The Kentucky Brownfield Program has established a voluntary brownfield inventory.  Sites submitted to the inventory are marketed by the program staff and are potentially eligible for free site assessments, grants, low-interest loans and tax incentives.  Check out our inventory and registration page if you are interested in submitting a property. 


 

Brownfield Resources

U.S. EPA- Learn about grant and loan opportunities from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development- Learn about development incentives offered by the state.

National Brownfield Association

Kentucky League of Cities

DEP Division of Compliance Assistance
300 Fair Oaks Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-0323 ext 343
Fax: 502-564-9720
E-mail: envhelp@ky.gov