Housing authoritiesLAHousing Authority of City of Covington
Housing Authority of City of Covington
Housing Authority of City of Covington is based in Covington, St. Tammany County, LA and administers 164 Section 8 vouchers and 50 public housing units.
HUD PHA code LA238. Program type: Combined. Households served: 144. Occupancy: 67%. ZIP codes served: 18.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70420 | $950 | $1,030 | $1,210 | $1,560 | $1,800 |
| 70427 | $900 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,560 | $1,800 |
| 70431 | $1,060 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,840 | $2,160 |
| 70433 | $1,140 | $1,240 | $1,440 | $1,860 | $2,120 |
| 70435 | $1,020 | $1,110 | $1,290 | $1,660 | $1,900 |
| 70437 | $900 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,560 | $1,800 |
| 70438 | $900 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,560 | $1,800 |
| 70445 | $900 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,560 | $1,800 |
| 70447 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,030 | $2,620 | $2,990 |
| 70448 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,570 | $2,020 | $2,340 |
| 70452 | $900 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,560 | $1,800 |
| 70457 | $1,020 | $1,110 | $1,290 | $1,660 | $1,900 |
| 70458 | $1,180 | $1,280 | $1,490 | $1,920 | $2,200 |
| 70460 | $1,000 | $1,080 | $1,260 | $1,620 | $1,860 |
| 70461 | $1,030 | $1,120 | $1,300 | $1,680 | $1,920 |
| 70463 | $900 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,560 | $1,800 |
| 70464 | $950 | $1,030 | $1,210 | $1,560 | $1,800 |
| 70471 | $1,080 | $1,170 | $1,360 | $1,750 | $2,010 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of City of Covington
303 W 33rd Ave, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: (985) 898-0345
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About Housing Authority of City of Covington
Overview
The Housing Authority of City of Covington operates 50 public housing units and administers 164 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 144 households. With an occupancy rate of 67%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and rental assistance to residents in St. Tammany Parish.
Scale and standing
Among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Housing Authority of City of Covington ranks second by voucher count, behind the Housing Authority of City of Slidell, which administers 618 vouchers. On a statewide scale, it holds the 46th position out of 88 authorities with Section 8 vouchers, reflecting its significant role in providing housing assistance within Louisiana.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,340 to $2,000, with an average of $1,436. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 70447 at $2,000, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70437 at $1,340.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of City of SlidellSlidell, LA, 618 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.