Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Covington, Virginia
Last Updated
21 hours ago
About Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority (PHA Code: VA037) serves residents in Covington, Covington County, Virginia. This housing authority manages approximately 62 assisted housing units, all provided through Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. Programs offered by the authority include Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Mainstream Vouchers, Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), and RAD programs.
Currently, the Public Housing program waitlist is open for new applications. The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program waitlist is presently closed. For eligibility, a very low income limit for a family of four in the Alleghany County-Clifton Forge city-Covington city, VA HUD Nonmet area is $39,050 per year. Applicants should contact the housing authority directly for the most current information regarding program availability and eligibility requirements.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority accepts Public Housing pre-applications; if two invitations to apply are declined, the application will be purged from the waitlist.
Other Programs
4 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
The Housing Choice Voucher waiting list closed on April 19, 2024.
No active waitlist information is currently available for Mainstream Vouchers, which assist non-elderly persons with disabilities.
No active waitlist information is currently available for Project-Based Vouchers, which are tied to specific housing units.
No active waitlist information is currently available for the Rental Assistance Demonstration program.
Status History
Official Application
Contact Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority directly at (540) 946-9230 to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Check Current Status
Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority currently has 1 open waiting list (Public Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $39,050/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Contact Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority directly at (540) 946-9230 to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority manages approximately 62 assisted housing units (62 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Covington. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Covington. This program serves approximately 62 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Covington. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Covington maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Alleghany County-Clifton Forge city-Covington city, VA HUD Nonmet. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $39,050. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $16,450 | $27,350 | $43,750 |
| 2 Persons | $21,150 | $31,250 | $50,000 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $35,150 | $56,250 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $39,050 | $62,500 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $42,200 | $67,500 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $45,300 | $72,500 |
| 7 Persons | $48,450 | $48,450 | $77,500 |
| 8 Persons | $51,550 | $51,550 | $82,500 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Covington Redevelopment & Housing Authority — including across state lines.