The region’s largest home builder, Fischer Homes, has announced plans to relocate corporate headquarters to Covington.
The announcement came today at a press conference in Covington.
Currently located in Erlanger, the new corporate headquarters will be located in Covington’s “First District” building at 525 Scott St.
“The City of Covington is proud to welcome The Fischer Group to our community,” said Mayor Ron Washington. “It’s especially meaningful that the builder behind one of Covington’s newest neighborhoods is planning to relocate here. As the region’s largest home builder, Fischer Homes will be a valuable addition to our business community, and we look forward to a strong partnership as we continue building a vibrant and thriving Covington.”
The Fischer Group’s Chairman Greg Fischer, whose parents, Henry and Elaine, founded the company in 1980, emphasized the vision behind the relocation: “We believe Covington offers a uniquely business-friendly environment and a fantastic community for our associates to live, work, and thrive. Our intent is to become an active and engaged corporate citizen, contributing positively to the city’s ongoing success.”
Fischer Homes is the largest home builder in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Louisville, and a leading builder in Dayton, Columbus, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Atlanta and Northwest Florida. The company recently announced its expansion to Raleigh, North Carolina. Its corporate headquarters have been located at 3940 Olympic Blvd., Erlanger since 2013.
Tim McMahon, CEO of The Fischer Group, added, “We are working closely with our partners at the City of Covington, Kenton County, and the van Rooyen Group to make this exciting vision a reality. Covington presents significant opportunities for our continued growth as an organization and reinforces our commitment to Northern Kentucky.”
The company’s move to Covington’s “First District” building will find a creative and contemporary setting. To accommodate its new corporate headquarters, The Fischer Group and the van Rooyen Group plan to expand the building by adding three additional stories to the north end and another story above the existing gym. This expansion will increase the building’s total size from 65,000 to 95,000 square feet, with an estimated development cost of $11 million. The mixed-use development currently features office space, a café, a weight room, and basketball court.
Built in 1939, the building was initially built as First District elementary School, part of the Covington Independent School District, and later became Two Rivers Middle School, which closed in 2009. Gateway Community & Technical College purchased the building in 2010 and integrated it into its urban metro project in Covington. After a decade of operating in the building, the college sold the building in 2021. The property was later purchased by Covington Kentucky Development LLC, headed by owner of the van Rooyen Group, Guy van Rooyen.
The Fischer Group expects to complete its relocation by late 2027.
About Fischer Homes
Founded in 1980, Fischer Homes has grown to build over 40,000 homes and employs over 800 Associates. Recognized by Builder Magazine as the 31st largest builder in the U.S., the company now has more than 200 new home communities throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, and Northwest Florida. Their beautifully designed homes offer choices for people in all stages of life and range in price from the $200s to over $1 million. To learn more about Fischer Homes communities, visit fischerhomes.com.
