Well-known southern Indiana realtor Pat Harrison donated the piece of property, that once housed her childhood home, to Habitat for Humanity.
Construction on the homes started in May.
Most of the families will be new homeowners for the first time in their lives.
A celebration and ground blessing was held at the site on Friday.
Kentucky Sports Radio and the Kentucky Chamber Foundation presented the check Thursday to Kentucky Habitat for Humanity.
The family fled Somalia 14 years ago to escape war.
Habitat for Humanity Clark and Floyd Indiana, the Town of Clarksville and One Southern Indiana celebrated a ribbon cutting at a house on Newman Avenue on Thursday.
During a Monday morning news conference Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer touted the expansion of affordable housing in the city, but added that more is needed.
Habitat for Humanity develops housing for low-income, single-parent families to provide them with a stable and healthy environment.
The company presented a check Tuesday and held a celebration at its restaurant in St. Matthews.