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Covington Offers Homeowner Repair Assistance; Applications Accepted July 27

COVINGTON, KY – Homeowners in Covington may be eligible to receive assistance to address problems with emergency home repairs such as faulty sewer laterals, inoperable furnaces or severe roof and gutter leaks, thanks to a program offered by the City of Covington’s Department of Development. The Homeowner Repair Program will be offered on a first come, first served basis while funding i...
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Covington is Seeking Public Input on Community Development

COVINGTON, Ky. – On Monday, February 8, at 6:00 p.m. the public is invited to City Hall Commission Chambers, 20 West Pike Street, Covington, KY to participate in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Community Needs Public Hearing. During the public hearing, members of the public are encouraged to offer comments and ideas on community issues tha...
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HUD Increases Efforts to Connect Low-Income Workers with Job Opportunities and Businesses with Contracting Opportunities

Every year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds create thousands of jobs nationwide that range from construction to professional services. The federal program known as “Section 3” directs jobs and training to low-income workers and connects businesses that hire them with HUD-funded contracts.  Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Developme...
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City of Covington Draft Annual Evaluation Report Available for Public Review and Comment

On September 30, 2015, the City of Covington/Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium will submit its 2014-2015 Consolidated Annual Plan Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CAPER evaluates the progress of the City in meeting the objectives outlined in its Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the City of Co...
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Housing Programs Update June 2015

Below is a list of upcoming and ongoing City of Covington Housing Programs.  Veteran’s Resource Fair The Housing Authority of Covington (HAC) and the City of Covington are holding a Veteran’s Resource Fair on Tuesday, July 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Gateway College, 525 Scott St., Covington, KY. The Fair is designed to connect veterans with local agencies and services inclu...
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City Offers Homeowner Repair Assistance; Applications Accepted July 17

COVINGTON – Homeowners in Covington may be eligible to receive assistance to address problems with faulty sewer laterals, inoperable furnaces or severe roof and gutter leaks, thanks to a program offered by the City of Covington’s Department of Development, Programs and Strategic Projects Division. The Homeowner Repair Program will be offered on a first come, first served basis while fu...
Tags: Housing