Covington Housing Authority

2300 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY, 41014
(859) 491-5311



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About Covington Housing Authority

Apartments operated by the Housing Authority of Covington are considered “conventional public housing units” The Housing Authority of Covington consists of three family developments, one senior building, scattered sites that consists of both single family and duplex apartments. Tenants are charged a monthly rent that does not exceed 30% of their adjusted income.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a City responsibility and Department that is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered locally under the umbrella of the Consortium with the Housing Authority of Covington. Participants find their own housing anywhere in Kenton County and it must be code compliant. The family must pay 30% of its monthly adjusted gross income for rent and utilities. The remaining contract rent amount is paid directly to the landlord on behalf of the participating family (as housing subsidy).


Mission Statement

The Housing Authority of Covington is committed to creating better neighborhoods by innovatively providing diverse housing opportunities for individuals and families in partnership with the greater community. These communities are focused on opportunities for our residents to flourish by achieving self sufficiency.

Program Summary for Covington Housing Authority

Covington Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Covington Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Covington Housing Authority administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Covington Housing Authority currently has Low-Rent as its program type. Covington Housing Authority is located at 2300 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY, 41014 and serves the city of Covington. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Covington Housing Authority at, (859) 491-5311 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Covington Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher N/A
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Covington Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Kenton County, KY

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Kenton County, KY:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $30,250
  • $34,550
  • $38,850
  • $43,150
  • $46,650
  • $50,100
  • $53,550
  • $57,000
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $18,150
  • $20,750
  • $23,350
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $48,350
  • $55,250
  • $62,150
  • $69,050
  • $74,600
  • $80,100
  • $85,650
  • $91,150

2017 Fair Market Rents for Kenton County, KY

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Kenton County, KY:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$527 $613 $806 $1125 $1316



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
City of Covington Housing Authority City of Covington Housing Authority Covington KY 1,194 N/A Open 1.43 Miles Contact
Campbell County Housing Authority Campbell County Housing Authority Newport KY 673 N/A Open 1.8 Miles Contact
Newport Housing Authority Newport Housing Authority Newport KY N/A N/A Open 1.88 Miles Contact
Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Cincinnati OH 11,404 5,687 Open 3.05 Miles Contact
Dayton Housing Authority Dayton Housing Authority Dayton KY 656 135 Open 4.13 Miles Contact
Boone County Assisted Housing Department Boone County Assisted Housing Department Burlington KY 998 N/A Open 11.97 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Covington Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Low Rent Units
958
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Kenton County Quick Facts

Population: 163,929
Persons Per Household: 2.56
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 26.2%
Homeownership Rate: 68.0%
Housing Units: 69,259
Yearly Income Per Person: $27,704
Median Household Income: $54,270