COVINGTON, Ky. — The City of Covington is inviting residents and community partners to review and provide feedback on its 2026-2027 draft Annual Action Plan during a 30-day public comment period through May 25, according to reporting from the NKY Tribune.

The plan outlines how the city proposes to allocate federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the upcoming program year. Covington anticipates receiving $1,386,115 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and $643,064.73 through the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program.

A public hearing will also be held on May 12 during the Covington Board of Commissioners Legislative Meeting, providing an additional opportunity for residents to share input on the proposed plan. The draft plan is available on the city's website.

The CDBG program supports a wide range of services and initiatives, primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income areas. Eligible uses include street and streetscape improvements, park upgrades, crime prevention efforts, parks and recreation programming, code enforcement, economic development initiatives, and early literacy programs.

The HOME program focuses on expanding access to safe, affordable housing. Covington participates in a regional consortium alongside the cities of Ludlow, Newport, Bellevue, Dayton, Erlanger, Florence, and Independence. HOME funds are typically used to support housing-related programs such as forgivable loans for homebuyers and the development of new affordable housing units for both homeownership and rental opportunities.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Annual Action Plan provides a concise summary of actions and activities that will use federal and non-federal resources to address priority needs and goals identified in the community's broader planning efforts.