Carlos Scarpero, VA Mortgage Specialist, NMLS 1674385
Are you looking to get a cannabis mortgage loan in Kentucky?
I can help.Â
The marijuana industry is one of the trickiest areas of home financing.
Medical marijuana is legal in Kentucky, but recreational marijuana is not. Federally, marijuana dispensed under a state issued medical license moved from Schedule I to Schedule III on April 28, 2026, so it is no longer banned outright, though it remains a controlled substance and businesses need DEA registration.
Sadly, because of this, most banks will turn down anyone working in the marijuana industry.
The great news is it is possible for cannabis industry workers to get approved for a home loan.
Because I am a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator working through Edge Home Finance, LLC, a mortgage broker in Kentucky with access to 150 lenders, I am able to find mortgage companies that are ok with doing weed related mortgage financing.
State law last reviewed August 27, 2026.
Separate from the income question, and easy to miss: Kentucky’s disabled veteran property tax exemption is the state homestead exemption, worth $49,100 of assessed value for the 2025 and 2026 tax periods, which a totally disabled veteran qualifies for at any age. You file it with your county assessor and it has nothing to do with how you earn your money.
Unfortunately, many banks are overly conservative and turning down CBD-related income. However, the great news is CBD income is allowed on all programs, including VA, FHA, Conventional, USDA, and Non QM. You will need to find a flexible mortgage broker that can connect you with a lender that can approve CBD related income.
As a W2 employee of a marijuana dispensary in Kentucky, you can get approved for a Conventional or Non–QM mortgage loan. Unfortunately, VA and FHA mortgages are not available for dispensary workers.
Unfortunately, if you are a marijuana dispensary owner or grower in Kentucky, your options are much more limited. You cannot get any sort of traditional mortgage financing like Conventional, FHA, or VA. You can, however, get approved for a Non-QM mortgage loan. These loans include Bank Statement Mortgage loans, P and L Mortgage loans, and No Doc Mortgage loans.
Yes, I am approved to provide cannabis related mortgage financing in the entire state of Kentucky including: Bowling Green, Covington, Lexington, Louisville, Owensboro.