Dawson County, NE
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690/mo | $621 – $759/mo |
| 1 BR | $881/mo | $793 – $969/mo |
| 2 BR | $995/mo | $896 – $1,095/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,267/mo | $1,140 – $1,394/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,317/mo | $1,185 – $1,449/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Dawson County, NE (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Dawson County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Dawson County
This county is served by 3 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- Cozad Housing Authority
421 W 9th St, Cozad, NE, 69130 · 3087843661
- Lexington Housing Authority
609 E 3rd St, Lexington, NE, 68850 · 3083244633
- Gothenburg Housing Authority
810 20th St, Gothenburg, NE, 69138 · 3085377275
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Dawson County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $32,950 |
| 2 people | $37,650 |
| 3 people | $42,350 |
| 4 people | $47,050 |
| 5 people | $50,850 |
| 6 people | $54,600 |
| 7 people | $58,350 |
| 8 people | $62,150 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Dawson County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
VINTAGE ROWS
LIBERTY DRIVE, LEXINGTON, NE, 68850-000028 income-restricted units28 2BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054- Elderly
ROLLING MEADOWS
SCATTERED, LEXINGTON, NE, 68850-000050 income-restricted units50 3BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 - Elderly
GATEWOOD VILLAGE
SCATTERED, COZAD, NE, 69130-000015 income-restricted units15 3BRBuilt 20224% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052 - Elderly
THE ROW IN LEXINGTON
601-719 EISENHOWER, LEXINGTON, NE, 68850-000018 income-restricted units of 20 total20 4BR+Built 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048 - 18 income-restricted units16 2BRBuilt 20144% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044
LEXINGTON ESTATES
600 LINDEN DR, LEXINGTON, NE, 6885012 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041LEGEND OAKS
1801 LEGEND DR, LEXINGTON, NE, 6885021 income-restricted units21 2BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040JEFFERSON SQUARE
1120 JEFFERSON ST, GOTHENBURG, NE, 6913811 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040- Elderly
DAWSON ESTATES
1001 REAGAN DR, LEXINGTON, NE, 6885015 income-restricted units15 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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