Emery Public Housing Covington, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Emery is a Public Housing community in Covington, KY with 12 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $366/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 21 months.
12
total units
100%
occupancy
$366
avg resident rent
21 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 990 Emery Dr, Covington, KY 41011 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,838/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,870/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at Emery
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 990 Emery Dr, Covington; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$366/mo average here).
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- Lasalette Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- St. Aloysius - St. Clair LIHTC
- St. Aloysius Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Austinburg Apartments §202 Senior | Covington | 2 km |
| Lincoln Grant Scholar House LIHTC | Covington | 2.2 km |
| Wh Mainstrasse I LIHTC | Covington | 2.2 km |
| Eastside Revitilization Ii LIHTC | Covington | 2.2 km |
| Rivers Edge at Eastside Pointe Public Housing | Covington | 2.4 km |
| Wh Mainstrasse PB Section 8 | Covington | 2.4 km |
| Canterbury House Apartments - Southgate LIHTC | Southgate | 3.5 km |
| Vista Pointe Apartments LIHTC | Wilder | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Covington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Emery have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Emery?
Residents report average rents near $366/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Emery?
Contact the management office at 990 Emery Dr in Covington. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.