What to Expect: Kentucky

SAHMA is pleased to present the 2025 SAHMA Affordable Housing Conference: Kentucky! Check out the information below to prepare for your time at the SAHMA Kentucky Conference.

Hotel Information
Marriot Louisville Downtown | 280 West Jefferson, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 627-5045
Check In: 4:00 pm
Check Out: 11:00 am
Smoke-Free Property

The conference will be held on the second floor of the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Restrooms can be found in between the Filly meeting room and the Marriott Ballroom Foyer for rooms VII-X, as well as at the end of the Marriott Ballroom Foyer for rooms I-IV. Elevators can be found next to the restrooms near the Marriott Ballroom Foyer rooms VII-X.

             

Parking
On site parking is $40 for self-parking at a daily rate and $45 for valet at a daily rate (subject to change). Those staying in the SAHMA room block receive a 15% discount off self-parking fees within the hotel’s parking garage (subject to change). The hotel parking does not offer any electric vehicle charging stations. On-site parking is accessible, including van accessible spaces, and valet parking is available for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs.


Local Public Transportation
The Louisville Marriott Downtown is located in between the W Liberty @ S 4th and W Liberty @ S 2nd stops of the Transit Authority of River City (TARC). The TARC bus service provides access to the Louisville area for $1.75 fare in cash or $1.50 with the MyTARC mobile app or card. TARC buses operate approximately every 15 minutes on the Frequency lines and approximately every 40 minutes on the Local lines. The stops nearest to the Louisville Marriott Downtown are accessed by the Bardstown Road, Taylorsville Road, Medical Center Circulator, Jeffersonville-Louisville-New Albany, Clarksville, Dixie Rapid, and Preston routes, and the TARC does provide access to the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Every TARC bus is equipped with a lift or ramp to assist riders using wheelchairs or anyone having difficulty boarding or exiting the bus. Drivers assist with boarding and securing wheelchairs. Priority seating is provided at the front of each bus for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Fares are reduced for people with disabilities and people age 65 and older with TARC I.D. For more information including routes and schedules, please see the TARC website, here.


Attire for Events
The temperature in conference facilities and training rooms is difficult to control. Please dress accordingly. Take a look at last year’s Facebook album to get an idea of what many attendees will wear to this event. 

Conference Attire: Business Casual is suggested

Pack your bags: You can expect April temperatures in Louisville to range between the average high of 65°F and the average low of 46°F. Please keep in mind that these are average temperatures. Once the 10-day forecast is available, we will update with more accurate information.


Conference Accessibility
SAHMA is committed to providing a stellar experience for all participants and strives to create full access to conference activities for all attendees. For information regarding event accessibility and accommodations, click here. 


Going Paperless - Check out the SAHMA App
This is a paperless event, and onsite programs will not be available at the conference. A link to a printable agenda and conference handouts will be provided in the event Know Before You Go email sent prior to the event. All event information, including the agenda, sponsors, exhibitors, handouts, and more, can also be accessed in the official conference app.


Food & Dining 
We ensure that SAHMA events offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free food options. Buffets will have menu labels and items clearly indicating ingredients and/or accommodations. If you have questions regarding specific dietary restrictions, please contact the SAHMA Office.

Detailed food and dining options will be communicated as details become available closer to the event.


Looking to Connect
The SAHMA Affordable Housing Conference: Kentucky offers many opportunities to connect with industry leaders, vendors, and professionals each day. 

• Networking Lunch: The Networking Lunch on Thursday is the perfect time to connect with familiar faces and create new connections. Enjoy a lunch buffet while networking with conference attendees. 
• Kentucky Conference Trade Show: Connect with leading industry vendors and professionals at the Trade Show while having a blast from the past. Have your business cards ready, as you will have the opportunity to socialize with industry professionals at the evening reception while also experiencing the SAHMA Trade Show, where you can move from booth to booth to connect with industry vendors.
• Breaks & Sessions: Never miss an opportunity to connect and network with professionals at the SAHMA Kentucky Conference. Sessions, while providing the latest industry knowledge you need, are also a great way to meet and interact with other industry professionals. The prefunction space also allows for opportunities to network while recharging in between sessions.