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Omaha Housing Authority

Name: Omaha Housing Authority
Address: 1823 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102, US
Telephone: 4024446900

1823 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102

Information verified June 2, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 18 hr ago

About This Property

The Omaha Housing Authority manages 7,667 units of public housing throughout Omaha, Nebraska in Douglas County. Both the public housing waitlist and Section 8 waitlist are currently closed. The authority provides rental assistance and housing options to eligible residents in the area.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Opening Soon

Opens September 1, 2026

Apply: Online

The waitlist is closed for approximately 90 days from June 1, 2026, with a public notice to be provided upon reopening; it will then only be open for one-bedroom units in Senior Towers for applicants ages 62 and older.

Last verified May 30, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Apply: Online

Applications are processed via a computerized lottery system, with preferences for displaced families, homeless individuals, veterans, elderly, and disabled families.

Last verified June 1, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated June 2, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

7667

Fair Market Rent - Douglas 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	$895
1 Bedroom	$971
2 Bedroom	$1,170
3 Bedroom	$1,562
4 Bedroom	$1,733

Income Limits - Douglas County, NE

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

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $18,450
Very Low (50%): $30,750
Low (80%): $49,200

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,100
Very Low (50%): $35,150
Low (80%): $56,200

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $23,750
Very Low (50%): $39,550
Low (80%): $63,250

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $43,900
Low (80%): $70,250

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $47,450
Low (80%): $75,900

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $50,950
Low (80%): $81,500

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $54,450
Low (80%): $87,150

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $57,950
Low (80%): $92,750

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$18,450	$30,750	$49,200
2 Persons	$21,100	$35,150	$56,200
3 Persons	$23,750	$39,550	$63,250
4 Persons	$26,500	$43,900	$70,250
5 Persons	$31,040	$47,450	$75,900
6 Persons	$35,580	$50,950	$81,500
7 Persons	$40,120	$54,450	$87,150
8 Persons	$44,660	$57,950	$92,750

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Douglas County, NE is: $895 (Studio), $971 (1BR), $1170 (2BR), $1562 (3BR), $1733 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Omaha Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Omaha Housing Authority have?+

Omaha Housing Authority has a total of 7667 housing units.

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

For a 4-person household in Douglas County, NE, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $43,900, Low Income (80% AMI): $70,250. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Omaha Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Opening Soon and is expected to open for applications soon. 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 Omaha Housing Authority?+

Omaha Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 4024446900, 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.

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