COVINGTON, Ky. — Covington leaders are working to solve a growing housing crisis as the city faces a shortage of affordable homes for families.

The city estimates that it needs approximately 900 new housing units by 2028 to meet demand. Mayor Ron Washington formed a housing task force committee in May to address the issue and recently announced the city is seeking developers for unused city-owned parcels.

Monday, the city held a public forum to get feedback and ideas from Covington residents.

"Hard-working people, taxpayers, are finding it hard to find a place to live," Washington said. "So, it's time for us to engage our community."

The city holds titles to about 50 lots and has around 200 vacant and abandoned properties. Ten parcels have been combined into five request for proposal

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