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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Lincoln, NE

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Lancaster 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 Lincoln, NE.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Lancaster County, NE$102,100Very Low Income (50%)$35,750$40,850$45,950$51,050$55,150
Extremely Low Income (30%)$21,500$24,550$27,600$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $57,200$65,400$73,550$81,700$88,250

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, NE Lancaster County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$766Estimated $229.80 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$856Estimated $256.80 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1067Estimated $320.10 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1504Estimated $451.20 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Lincoln, 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.

Fair Oaks Apartments

2740 Fair St
Lincoln, NE - 68503
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
Years In Service Since: 1987

Center Oaks

2035 N 28th St
Lincoln, NE - 68503
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
Years In Service Since: 1989

Aspen Haus

1500 Knox St
Lincoln, NE - 68521
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
Years In Service Since: 1989

Indian Center Move 4

1747 N 24th St
Lincoln, NE - 68503
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
Years In Service Since: 1991

Woodside Place

2900 Merrill St
Lincoln, NE - 68503
Total Apartment Units: 10
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 10
Years In Service Since: 1991

Village Green Apartments

1723 N 23rd St
Lincoln, NE - 68503
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
Years In Service Since: 1991

Parkview Apartments

5145 O St
Lincoln, NE - 68510
Total Apartment Units: 108
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 108
Years In Service Since: 1991

Many Oaks Apartments

2915 Merrill St
Lincoln, NE - 68503
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
Years In Service Since: 1991

Affordable Housing Ii

4925 Greenwood St
Lincoln, NE - 68504
Total Apartment Units: 17
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 17
Years In Service Since: 1992

Lha Scattered Site I

2741 Nw 49th St
Lincoln, NE - 68524
Total Apartment Units: 9
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 9
Years In Service Since: 1992

Lha Scattered Site Ii

2731 Nw 49th St
Lincoln, NE - 68524
Total Apartment Units: 9
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 9
Years In Service Since: 1992

Portia Place Townhouses

3501 Portia St
Lincoln, NE - 68521
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
Years In Service Since: 1992

West Garfield Place (ahw))

1641 Sw Tenth St
Lincoln, NE - 68522
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
Years In Service Since: 1994

Charles Senior Housing

1933 G St
Lincoln, NE - 68510
Total Apartment Units: 47
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 47
Years In Service Since: 1994

Nebraska Typewriter Building

125 N 11th St
Lincoln, NE - 68508
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
Years In Service Since: 1994

Lha Scatter Site Iii

3920 N 69th St
Lincoln, NE - 68507
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
Years In Service Since: 1994

Crossroads House

1000 O St
Lincoln, NE - 68508
Total Apartment Units: 58
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 58
Years In Service Since: 1995

Lha Scattered Site V

742 W Saunders Ave
Lincoln, NE - 68521
Total Apartment Units: 7
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 7
Years In Service Since: 1995

Ywca Courtyard Apartments

101 Centennial Mall S
Lincoln, NE - 68508
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
Years In Service Since: 1996

Ridge Hollow Apartments

5831 N 23rd St
Lincoln, NE - 68521
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
Years In Service Since: 1996

Bridgeport Apartments

4800 N 15th St
Lincoln, NE - 68521
Total Apartment Units: 182
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 182
2 Bedroom apartments 98
3 Bedroom apartments 84
Years In Service Since: 1997

Paul Vi Heights

1821 Montini Dr
Lincoln, NE - 68521
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
3 Bedroom apartments 28
Years In Service Since: 1997

Wood Bridge Apartments

7121 Helen Witt Dr
Lincoln, NE - 68512
Total Apartment Units: 96
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 96
2 Bedroom apartments 96
Years In Service Since: 1997

New Heights Living Community

4420 Valley Rd
Lincoln, NE - 68510
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1997

Lha Scattered Site Iv

3016 W St
Lincoln, NE - 68503
Total Apartment Units: 11
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 11
3 Bedroom apartments 7
4 Bedroom apartments 11
Years In Service Since: 1997

Lincoln - Arc Housing

1014 N 35th St
Lincoln, NE - 68503
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
2 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1998

Capitol Corner Townhomes

858 Darren Ave
Lincoln, NE - 68522
Total Apartment Units: 25
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 25
3 Bedroom apartments 25
Years In Service Since: 1999

Jonna Court

1242 Jonna Ct
Lincoln, NE - 68522
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1999

Waterbrook Apartments

3141 N Hill Rd
Lincoln, NE - 68504
Total Apartment Units: 246
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 246
1 Bedroom apartments 72
2 Bedroom apartments 150
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1999

Madonna Assisted Living I

2120 S 52nd St
Lincoln, NE - 68506
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
1 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2000

Cyrilla Crown

134 Irving St
Lincoln, NE - 68521
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2001

Summer Hill I

7620 Bayberry Pl
Lincoln, NE - 68516
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
3 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2001

Lexington Assisted Living Center

5550 Pioneers Blvd
Lincoln, NE - 68506
Total Apartment Units: 98
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 98
1 Bedroom apartments 94
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2001

Regency Apartments

7310 Candletree Ln
Lincoln, NE - 68506
Total Apartment Units: 106
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 106
Years In Service Since: 2003

Old Mill Crown

2515 Sw Soukup Dr
Lincoln, NE - 68522
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
4 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

The Lodge

4600 Briarpark Dr
Lincoln, NE - 68516
Total Apartment Units: 324
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 324
Years In Service Since: 2006

Curtis Center Housing

110 Q St
Lincoln, NE - 68508
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
Years In Service Since: 2008

Prairie Crossing Apartments & Townhomes

8360 S 33rd St
Lincoln, NE - 68516
Total Apartment Units: 76
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 76
Years In Service Since: 2008

Western Manor

2210 W Q St
Lincoln, NE - 68528
Total Apartment Units: 82
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 82
Years In Service Since: 2010

Northglen Apartments

1503 Knox St
Lincoln, NE - 68521
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
Years In Service Since: 2010

Creekside Village

911 Ct St
Lincoln, NE - 68508
Total Apartment Units: 71
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 71
Years In Service Since: 2011

Appleton Apartments

2445 N 87th St
Lincoln, NE - 68507
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
Years In Service Since: 2011

Progress For People Ii

1730 Montini Dr
Lincoln, NE - 68521
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
Years In Service Since: 2011

City Impact Homes

3230 Overland Trail
Lincoln, NE - 68503
Total Apartment Units: 14
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 14
3 Bedroom apartments 1
4 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Appleton Apartments Phase Ii

2501-2531 N. 87th Street
Lincoln, NE - 68507
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Glenbrook Townhouses

1600 Knox Street
Lincoln, NE - 68521
Total Apartment Units: 90
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 90
2 Bedroom apartments 45
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

A & P Ii

1330 & 1340 Lincoln Mall
Lincoln, NE - 68508
Total Apartment Units: 71
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 71
1 Bedroom apartments 41
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Victory Park Veterans Residence

600 South 70th Street
Lincoln, NE - 68510
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 70
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Lincoln, 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 Lancaster 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.

Indian Center

2000 N 28th St
Lincoln, NE - 68503
Phone: 402-333-7373
Total Apartment Units: 48
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Overland Trail Apts (centerpointe Housing)

1300 D St
Lincoln, NE - 68508
Phone: (402) 475-8717
Total Apartment Units: 10
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

Mosaic Housing Corporation Xii

6300 Y Street
Lincoln, NE - 68505
Phone: 402-896-3884
Total Apartment Units: 10
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

Union Manor

5211 Calvert St
Lincoln, NE - 68506
Phone: 402 483 4604
Total Apartment Units: 56
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

The Walter

5501 Sea Mountain Rd
Lincoln, NE - 68521
Phone: 402-435-3632
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Tabitha Village

841 S 47th St
Lincoln, NE - 68510
Phone: 402-486-8595
Total Apartment Units: 128
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Hurt Plaza V

705 S 18th St
Lincoln, NE - 68508
Phone: 402-890-5455
Total Apartment Units: 35
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

New 32

925 Knox St
Lincoln, NE - 68521
Phone: 402-467-2371
Total Apartment Units: 32
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Mercy Western Manor

2200 W Q St
Lincoln, NE - 68528
Phone: 402-477-3512
Total Apartment Units: 82
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Mercy Northglen Apartments

1501-03 Knox St
Lincoln, NE - 68521
Phone: 402-477-3512
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Lhd Housing Project

1701 P Street
Lincoln, NE - 68508
Phone: 402-441-6340
Total Apartment Units: 66
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Capitol View Tower Apts (l-e-w)

1700 J St
Lincoln, NE - 68508
Phone: (402) 474-4403
Total Apartment Units: 105
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Glenbrook Townhouses

1600 Knox St
Lincoln, NE - 68521
Phone: (402) 475-8776
Total Apartment Units: 90
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Fairfield West Townhouses

3621 N 3rd St
Lincoln, NE - 68521
Phone: 402-475-8776
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Burke Plaza

6721 L St
Lincoln, NE - 68505
Phone: 402-483-5166
Total Apartment Units: 91
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Arc Capitol Housing

5609 S. 49th Street, Ste. 5
Lincoln, NE - 68516
Phone: (402) 476-2000 EXT202
Total Apartment Units: 24
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

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.

Malone Manor

737 N 22nd St
Lincoln, NE - 68503
Phone: 402-476-8895
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


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