The City of Covington has announced plans to redevelop city-owned land in the Austinburg neighborhood into an affordable senior housing complex. The proposed project would be located at 609 Patton Street, near the Licking River.
Neighborhood Investment Partners, a nonprofit affiliated with the City, and Kingsley & Co., a Cincinnati-based developer, have reached an agreement to purchase several acres of property from the City for this purpose. The development is set to include 60 income-based units designed for seniors whose incomes fall between 30% and 80% of the area median income. The partners have applied for federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), which are widely used to support affordable housing projects across the country.
Mayor Ron Washington highlighted the importance of the initiative for Covington residents. “Addressing housing availability and affordability is one of my top priorities, and this project at 609 Patton St. is a prime example of how we can make real progress,” Washington said. “It’s an opportunity to provide safe, stable housing for seniors in our community, and I’m committed to supporting efforts like this that directly meet our residents’ needs.”
Brandon Holmes, Neighborhood Services Director, explained how the development fits into broader city goals. “This development would help fill a critical gap in our housing market by creating quality, income-based options for seniors,” Holmes said. “It aligns with our broader goals of reinvesting in underused properties and ensuring Covington remains an inclusive place for people at all stages of life.”
If approved, city officials say that converting this underutilized property could bring new energy to the area while expanding much-needed senior housing options.
