It is the policy of the Housing Authority of Covington to require its contractors to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran's or marital status, or economic status and to take affirmative action to ensure that both job applicants and existing employees are given fair and equal treatment.
The Housing Authority of Covington implements this policy through the awarding of contracts to contractors, vendors, and suppliers, to create employment and business opportunities for residents of the Housing Authority and other qualified low- and very low-income persons residing in Covington.
The policy shall result in a reasonable level of success in the recruitment, employment, and utilization of housing residents and other eligible person and business by local contractors working on contracts partially or wholly funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) monies. The Housing Authority shall examine and consider a contractor's or vendor potential for success by providing employment and business opportunities to housing residents prior to acting on any proposed contract award.
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SECTION 3 INCOME LIMITS
All residents of the Housing Authority of Covington public housing developments qualify as Section 3 residents. Additionally, individuals residing in the City of Covington who meet the income limits set forth below can also qualify for Section 3 status.
A picture ID card and proof of current residency is required.
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| Number in Household |
Very Low Income |
Low Income |
| 1 |
18,550 |
29,700 |
| 2 |
21,200 |
33,900 |
| 3 |
23,850 |
38,150 |
| 4 |
26,500 |
42,400 |
| 5 |
28,600 |
45,800 |
| 6 |
30,750 |
49,200 |
| 7 |
32,850 |
52,600 |
| 8 |
35,00 |
55,950 |