The Colony PB Section 8 Covington, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Colony is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Covington, KY with 136 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $406/month on average.
136
total units
96%
occupancy
$406
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3800 Locke St, Covington, KY 41015 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,406/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,143/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at The Colony
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 3800 Locke 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 (~$406/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Austinburg Apartments §202 Senior | Covington | 2.2 km |
| Thomas Edison School Apartments LIHTC | Covington | 2.2 km |
| Covington Hope Apartments PB Section 8 | Covington | 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 |
| Northern Kentucky Scholar House LIHTC | Newport | 2.8 km |
| Saratoga Place LIHTC | Newport | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Colony have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at The Colony?
Residents report average rents near $406/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 The Colony?
Contact the management office at 3800 Locke 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.