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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Covington, KY

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Kenton County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Covington, KY.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Kenton County, KY$104,800Very Low Income (50%)$36,700$41,950$47,200$52,400$56,600
Extremely Low Income (30%)$22,050$25,200$28,350$31,450$36,580
Low Income (80%) $58,700$67,100$75,500$83,850$90,600

Kenton County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Kenton County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Kenton County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Housing Authority of Covington

2300 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY - 41014
Kenton County
Website: http://www.hacov.org
Phone Number: (859) 491-5311

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Covington, KY

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Covington, KY. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Covington, KY Kenton County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$810Estimated $243.00 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$919Estimated $275.70 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1195Estimated $358.50 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1588Estimated $476.40 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Covington, KY

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

14 W 10th St

14 W Tenth St
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
Years In Service Since: 1990

1006 Greenup St

1006 Greenup St
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1991

209 W 18th St

209 W 18th St
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1991

344 E 13th St

344 E 13th St
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
Years In Service Since: 1991

701 Madison Ave

701 Madison Ave
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
Years In Service Since: 1991

731 Philadelphia St

731 Philadelphia St
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
Years In Service Since: 1991

908 Greenup St

908 Greenup St
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1991

Greenup Haus

Greenup St.
Covington, KY - 41014
Total Apartment Units: 19
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 19
4 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 1992
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Brighton Row Apartments I

124 E 11th St
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 15
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 15
2 Bedroom apartments 9
3 Bedroom apartments 4
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1993

Lookout Ridge

Crisnoc Ct
Covington, KY - 41019
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
Years In Service Since: 1994

Anawim Project


Covington, KY - 41019
Total Apartment Units: 21
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 21
Years In Service Since: 1995

Brighton Row Apartments Ii

410 W Eighth St
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Academy Flats Senior Housing

Woodburn Ave.
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
1 Bedroom apartments 26
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Eastside Revitalization I

Trevor Street
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Panorama Apartments East

Brent Spence Square
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 104
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 104
1 Bedroom apartments 91
4 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Eastside Revitilization Ii

Pleasant Street
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 33
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 33
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Eastside Revitalization Lll

East 11th Street
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 31
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 31
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Thomas Edison School Apartments

Scott Blvd.
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
1 Bedroom apartments 14
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Lasalette Gardens Apartments

Greenup Street
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 76
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 76
1 Bedroom apartments 50
4 Bedroom apartments 26
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

St. Aloysius - St. Clair

West 8th Street
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 33
3 Bedroom apartments 1
4 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Rivers Edge At Eastside Pointe - Fka Jacob Price

Greenup Street
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
1 Bedroom apartments 39
2 Bedroom apartments 63
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Lincoln Grant Scholar House

Greenup Street
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Wh Mainstrasse I

Scattered Sites
Covington, KY - 41011
Total Apartment Units: 41
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 41
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 13
3 Bedroom apartments 2
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Covington, KY

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Kenton County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Wh Mainstrasse

1122 Greenup St
Covington, KY - 41011
Phone: 513-559-5822
Total Apartment Units: 41
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

The Austinburg Apts

411 Patton St
Covington, KY - 41011
Phone: 859-291-9047
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Gardens At Greenup

1102 - 1116 Greenup St
Covington, KY - 41011
Phone: 859-261-3881
Total Apartment Units: 20
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

The Colony

3800 Locke St
Covington, KY - 41015
Phone: 859-581-2214
Total Apartment Units: 137
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

St. Aloysius Apartments

410 W 8th St
Covington, KY - 41011
Phone: 859-581-2269
Total Apartment Units: 48
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Lasalette Gardens Apartments

702 Greenup St
Covington, KY - 41011
Phone: 859.431.5369
Total Apartment Units: 76
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Hathaway Court Apartments

1200 Highway Ave
Covington, KY - 41011
Phone: 859-491-5301
Total Apartment Units: 159
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Covington Hope Apartments

1550 Banklick St
Covington, KY - 41011
Phone: 859-581-0755
Total Apartment Units: 30
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Germantown Apts

414 W 6th St
Covington, KY - 41011
Phone: 513-559-5822
Total Apartment Units: 3
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Bismarck Ii Apartments

P. O. Box 175828
Covington, KY - 41017
Phone: 859-307-2414
Total Apartment Units: 55
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Cambridge Square Apts

101 Promontory Dr
Covington, KY - 41015
Phone: 859-431-2205
Total Apartment Units: 200
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in KY?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.