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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Kearney, NE

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Buffalo County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Kearney, NE.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Buffalo County, NE$99,200Very Low Income (50%)$34,750$39,700$44,650$49,600$53,600
Extremely Low Income (30%)$20,850$23,800$26,800$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $55,550$63,500$71,450$79,350$85,700

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Kearney, NE

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Kearney, NE. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Kearney, NE Buffalo County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$651Estimated $195.30 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$758Estimated $227.40 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$960Estimated $288.00 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1281Estimated $384.30 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Kearney, NE

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Prairie View Assoc

8th & Ave B
Kearney, NE - 68849
Total Apartment Units: 77
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 77
Years In Service Since: 1989

Castle Heights

1601 W 39th St
Kearney, NE - 68845
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
Years In Service Since: 1991

Castle Heights

1507 W 39th St
Kearney, NE - 68845
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
Years In Service Since: 1993

Southview Village Apartments

1004 W 11th St
Kearney, NE - 68845
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
Years In Service Since: 1994

Sibley Apartments

1005 Ave E
Kearney, NE - 68847
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1996

Park Meadows Apartments

56 Villa Dr
Kearney, NE - 68845
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
Years In Service Since: 1996

Village At Kearney

88 La Crosse Dr
Kearney, NE - 68845
Total Apartment Units: 37
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 37
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES

Village Plaza

2730 W La Platte Rd
Kearney, NE - 68845
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
2 Bedroom apartments 10
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Kearney Plaza Homes

2815 W La Platte Rd
Kearney, NE - 68845
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Stoneridge Apartments

716 E 56th St
Kearney, NE - 68847
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

The Village At Kearney Ii

88 La Crosse Dr
Kearney, NE - 68845
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
Years In Service Since: 2008

Stoneridge Apartments Phase Ii

716 E 56th St
Kearney, NE - 68847
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
Years In Service Since: 2010

Judy Meadows

75 Lacrosse Drive #a-#n, #q-#t
Kearney, NE - 68845
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Kearney, NE

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Buffalo County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Autumn Village

1712 East 39th Street
Kearney, NE - 68847
Phone: 308-234-3000
Total Apartment Units: 15
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Prairie View

301 E 8th St
Kearney, NE - 68847
Phone: (308) 234-9416
Total Apartment Units: 77
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Platte Valley

2007 W 38th St
Kearney, NE - 68847
Phone: 712-258-3251
Total Apartment Units: 30
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Kearney Plaza Townhomes

65 Villa Dr
Kearney, NE - 68847
Phone: (308) 236-6112
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Emerson Place

600 E 23rd St
Kearney, NE - 68847
Phone: (308) 237-3221
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Cimarron Court

1011 6th Ave
Kearney, NE - 68845
Phone: 308-234-2190
Total Apartment Units: 26
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Centennial Park

1000 4th Ave
Kearney, NE - 68845
Phone: 308-236-6617
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


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