The City of Covington will vote next week on selling multiple city-owned properties to develop two different affordable housing projects. These projects include a 50-unit senior affordable housing development and a 60-unit workforce housing development. The sale of the properties are contingent on developers getting low-income housing tax credits, meaning the deals won’t happen if […]
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Covington seeks $300K in federal funds for Duveneck House rehab
The City of Covington is seeking $300,000 in federal grant money to fund the rehabilitation of the Duveneck House, a historic home belonging to Frank Duveneck, a famous artist, sculptor and teacher, after it was deemed a “blighted building” by the city.
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$450k to help Covington rehab affordable housing properties
The City of Covington has been awarded a $450,000 forgivable loan from the federal government to rehabilitate a cluster of affordable housing properties in the Eastside neighborhood, which will include new HVAC systems, kitchen appliances, water heaters and bathtubs.
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Hey Covington residents, your tax bills are due Oct. 15
The City of Covington sent a notice this week reminding residents that property tax payments are due on Oct. 15. Property tax bills have already been mailed to residents. Any resident with a delinquent balance that wasn’t paid in the past has been added to their current 2024 real estate tax bill. Failure to receive […]
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City of Covington to restore historic Duveneck House
The City of Covington has announced plans to restore the Duveneck House, a historic home belonging to Frank Duveneck, after a legal battle with the Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center, and has set aside $175,000 in federal funds to complete the work.
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Meet Covington’s newest firefighters
Sixteen new firefighters are set to join the ranks in Covington. The recruits, also known as ducks, recently completed a 16-week basic training session designed to test their mental and physical fortitude. “You have just completed one of the most challenging and demanding fire training programs in Northern Kentucky,” Fire Chief Corey Deye said in […]
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Covington seeks public input on neighborhood improvement grant spending
The City of Covington is seeking feedback from the public regarding federal grant spending on neighborhood improvements and affordable housing. In a press release, the city detailed three ways the public can weigh in on a draft proposal that outlines how to invest nearly $1.5 million back into Covington neighborhoods and around $700,000 in affordable […]
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Local man suing Covington police officer for use of excessive force
Alex Kallmeyer is suing a Covington police officer for excessive force claiming he was slammed into a squad car by the officer, allegedly damaging the vehicle and knocking him unconscious.
