
About This Property
The Housing Authority of City of Covington operates 208 units of public housing in Covington, LA within St. Tammany County. Both the public housing waitlist and Section 8 waitlist are currently closed. Prospective residents should contact the housing authority directly for information about future availability and application procedures.
Waitlist Information
The Housing Authority of the City of Covington is not accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications at this time. Applicants on the waiting list may be removed if they decline two invitations; family needs are considered for invitations.
The Housing Choice Voucher waiting list closed on April 19, 2024, and new applications are not being accepted at this time.
Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org
Updated April 17, 2026
Property Details
Income Limits - St. Tammany County, LA
Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $14,750
- Very Low (50%)
- $24,550
- Low (80%)
- $39,300
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $17,420
- Very Low (50%)
- $28,050
- Low (80%)
- $44,900
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $21,960
- Very Low (50%)
- $31,550
- Low (80%)
- $50,500
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $26,500
- Very Low (50%)
- $35,050
- Low (80%)
- $56,100
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $31,040
- Very Low (50%)
- $37,900
- Low (80%)
- $60,600
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $35,580
- Very Low (50%)
- $40,700
- Low (80%)
- $65,100
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $40,120
- Very Low (50%)
- $43,500
- Low (80%)
- $69,600
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $44,660
- Very Low (50%)
- $46,300
- Low (80%)
- $74,100
| Household | Extremely Low (30%) | Very Low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $14,750 | $24,550 | $39,300 |
| 2 Persons | $17,420 | $28,050 | $44,900 |
| 3 Persons | $21,960 | $31,550 | $50,500 |
| 4 Persons | $26,500 | $35,050 | $56,100 |
| 5 Persons | $31,040 | $37,900 | $60,600 |
| 6 Persons | $35,580 | $40,700 | $65,100 |
| 7 Persons | $40,120 | $43,500 | $69,600 |
| 8 Persons | $44,660 | $46,300 | $74,100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many units does Housing Authority of City of Covington have?+
Housing Authority of City of Covington has a total of 208 housing units.
What are the income limits for affordable housing in St. Tammany County, LA?+
For a 4-person household in St. Tammany County, LA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $35,050, Low Income (80% AMI): $56,100. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.
How do I apply for housing at Housing Authority of City of Covington?+
Housing Authority of City of Covington is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 9858980345, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.
Is there a waitlist for Housing Authority of City of Covington?+
Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.
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