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Kearney Housing Agency

Name: Kearney Housing Agency
Address: 2715 Avenue I, Kearney, NE, 68847, US
Telephone: 3082343000

2715 Avenue I, Kearney, NE, 68847

Information verified May 8, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 12 hr ago

About This Property

Kearney Housing Agency operates 318 units of public housing in Kearney, Nebraska, serving Buffalo County residents. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently open for applications. The housing authority manages these affordable housing options for eligible households.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Online

Accepts applications from families, older adults, and people with disabilities, then single adults as a lower priority. Applicants displaced by natural disaster or government action receive a preference. Kearney Manor houses persons aged 62+ (age waived for disabilities); scattered sites offer 2-4 bedroom homes.

Last verified February 8, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waitlist is currently not accepting applications. General eligibility is based on income, family size, and citizenship status, with priority often given to veterans, the elderly, people exiting domestic violence, and applicants displaced by natural disaster or government action when the list is open.

Last verified May 5, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated May 8, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

318

Fair Market Rent - Buffalo County, NE

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$651
1 Bedroom	$758
2 Bedroom	$960
3 Bedroom	$1,281
4 Bedroom	$1,629

Income Limits - Buffalo County, NE

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $16,900
Very Low (50%): $28,150
Low (80%): $45,050

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $19,300
Very Low (50%): $32,200
Low (80%): $51,450

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $36,200
Low (80%): $57,900

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $40,200
Low (80%): $64,300

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $43,450
Low (80%): $69,450

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $46,650
Low (80%): $74,600

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $49,850
Low (80%): $79,750

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $53,100
Low (80%): $84,900

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$16,900	$28,150	$45,050
2 Persons	$19,300	$32,200	$51,450
3 Persons	$21,960	$36,200	$57,900
4 Persons	$26,500	$40,200	$64,300
5 Persons	$31,040	$43,450	$69,450
6 Persons	$35,580	$46,650	$74,600
7 Persons	$40,120	$49,850	$79,750
8 Persons	$44,660	$53,100	$84,900

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Kearney, NE?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Buffalo County, NE is: $651 (Studio), $758 (1BR), $960 (2BR), $1281 (3BR), $1629 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Kearney Housing Agency is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Kearney Housing Agency have?+

Kearney Housing Agency has a total of 318 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Kearney Housing Agency?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Kearney Housing Agency?+

Kearney Housing Agency is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 3082343000, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Buffalo County, NE?+

For a 4-person household in Buffalo County, NE, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $40,200, Low Income (80% AMI): $64,300. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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