Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Covington, LA
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Covington with roughly 570 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $435 to $435 per month. Median reported wait: about 28 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Covington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Covington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Greens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| New Covington LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Pine Crest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Helen Frick/harry Owens Villa Public Housing | 49 | $435 | 28 mo |
| Maple Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Maple Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Audrey Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Superior Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Cottages at Mile Branch LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| St Helena Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Covington (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Greens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| New Covington LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Pine Crest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Maple Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Audrey Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Superior Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Cottages at Mile Branch LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| St Helena Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Covington
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Frick/harry Owens Villa Public Housing | 49 | $435 | 28 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Covington
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: St. Tammany Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for St. Tammany Parish: studio $990, 1-BR $1,130, 2-BR $1,331, 3-BR $1,724, 4-BR $1,996.
Full FMR table for St. Tammany Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Covington
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Mandeville, LA
- Pearl River, LA
- Slidell, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
- Lafayette, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Alexandria, LA
- Bossier City, LA
- Ruston, LA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.