The Housing Authority of Covington Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to allow the authority’s staff to purchase a building on Russell Street, which the authority plans to use as its maintenance facility in the future. “The square footage and the dimensions of the building… are very close to everything we need,” said Executive Director Steve […]
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Housing Authority of Covington to hold open registration for skill, employment programs
The Housing Authority of Covington will hold open registration sessions for its Skill Enhancement & Employee Development, or SEED, program today and Friday. Residents can register Friday at City Heights from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The program teaches sustainable skills to help participants achieve employment and self-sufficiency. The program also includes individualized planning instruction […]
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City Heights residents will continue to get free Wi-Fi for the next six months
The Housing Authority of Covington’s Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to extend free Wi-Fi access to City Heights apartment complex residents for another six months at their meeting on Wednesday. The Wi-Fi is part of the Covington Connect program, established in 2020 as a partnership between the City of Covington, altafiber, Covington Independent Schools and […]
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Housing Authority of Covington begins planning for changes in internal workforce
The Housing Authority of Covington’s Board of Commissioners discussed the organization’s labor secession plan at their Wednesday meeting, which involves preparing for the departure of about 12 employees over the next three to five years due to retirement. Although the departure of every single employee isn’t guaranteed, the board broadly agreed that it was good […]
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Housing Authority of Covington’s STAR literacy program begins this week
The Housing Authority of Covington will begin its STAR summer literacy program this Tuesday, June 13 at the Latonia Terrace Rec Hall. The program will feature a variety of academic enrichment, art and outdoor learning activities every Tuesday between June 13 and July 18 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The program is open to […]
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Housing Authority of Covington accepting applications for teen summer work program
The Housing Authority of Covington will accept applications to its teen summer work program until May 18. Anyone living in one of the authority’s properties aged 16 through 20 may apply. Interested teens should pick up an application at their respective property’s management office. The program will run from June 5 to July 14 during […]
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Housing Authority of Covington approves annual improvement plan
The Housing Authority of Covington approved its annual agency and capital improvements plan following a public hearing this week. The plan lays out the agency’s direction for the next fiscal year, which begins on July 1 and includes information about maintenance charges, rent prices, property operations and tenant rights and responsibilities. Public hearings, like the […]