City of 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. City of Covington Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. City of Covington Housing Authority administered a total of 1,194 Section 8 Vouchers. City of Covington Housing Authority currently has Section 8 as its program type. City of Covington Housing Authority is located at 638 Madison Ave., 5th Floor, Covington, KY, 41011 and serves the city of Covington. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact City of Covington Housing Authority at, (859) 292-2188 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

The Mayor appoints board members who are approved by the City Commission, for 4-year terms (KSR 80.030). Each person shall be at least 25 years of age and a resident of the City for at least one year preceding the appointment. No officer or employee of the City is eligible. No more than two appointees shall be affiliated with the same political party (KRS 80.040). Board members are paid $25 and the chairperson $35 per meeting. the Mayor serves as an ex-oficio member of the board and receives no compensation.

The Housing Authority of Covington will do this by ensuring that its housing and community development staff have the leadership skills, education, information and tools to serve the community in a rapidly changing environment. They will be challenged to look beyond conventional programs and embrace both new opportunities and new partners.
The Housing Authority of Covington will foster the highest standards of ethical conduct, service and accountability. Ethics will be at the core of the HAC decision making process. Decisions by leadership will take into account and reflect a concern for the interests and wellbeing of all stakeholders.
The Housing Authority of Covington will adhere to and promote excellence in design, construction and management, demonstrating that quality, affordable homeownership and rental homes are achievable.
Emphasis will be placed on energy efficient, accessible, healthy and ecologically friendly homes with appropriate amenities. Neighborhood cohesion will be fostered through multiuse developments comprised of retail, office and residential units. Shopping will be available locally with retail establishments that serve both the local neighborhood and the larger community. Community accessibility will be the result of well-planned sidewalks, bike paths, green spaces and convenient, affordable public transportation.
The Housing Authority of Covington will reach out to others who share a concern for the future of our residents. A forceful and continuous effort of political engagement, community organizing and advocacy will be needed to affect public policy and spending priorities. We will increase public awareness of our goals and the Housing