Golden Tower Public Housing Covington, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Golden Tower is a Public Housing community in Covington, KY with 155 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $345/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 14 months.
155
total units
98%
occupancy
$345
avg resident rent
14 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 E 11th St, Covington, KY 41011 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,711/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,243/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Golden Tower
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 50 E 11th St, 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 (~$345/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers Apts PB Section 8 | Newport | 1.4 km |
| Mid-towne Apts LIHTC | Cincinnati | 2.2 km |
| Gateway Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cincinnati | 2.4 km |
| Union Baptist PB Section 8 | Cincinnati | 2.4 km |
| Canterbury House Apartments - Southgate LIHTC | Southgate | 2.8 km |
| Vista Pointe Apartments LIHTC | Wilder | 2.8 km |
| Grand Towers LIHTC | Newport | 2.8 km |
| Walnut Towers PB Section 8 | Cincinnati | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Covington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Golden Tower 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 Golden Tower?
Residents report average rents near $345/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 Golden Tower?
Contact the management office at 50 E 11th St 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.