Saline 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 | $666/mo | $599 – $733/mo |
| 1 BR | $732/mo | $659 – $805/mo |
| 2 BR | $961/mo | $865 – $1,057/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,337/mo | $1,203 – $1,471/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,446/mo | $1,301 – $1,591/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Saline County, NE (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Saline County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Saline County
This county is served by 3 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- City of Crete Housing Authority
1600 Grove Ave, Crete, NE, 68333 · 4028262678
- Friend Housing Authority
1027 2nd St, Friend, NE, 68359 · 4029476371
- Wilber Housing Authority
316 N Shimerda St, Wilber, NE, 68465 · 4028212298
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Saline 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 | $33,500 |
| 2 people | $38,250 |
| 3 people | $43,050 |
| 4 people | $47,800 |
| 5 people | $51,650 |
| 6 people | $55,450 |
| 7 people | $59,300 |
| 8 people | $63,100 |
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 Saline 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.
- Elderly
BELOHLAVY ESTATES
SCATTERED: BELOHLAVY DRIVE, CRETE, NE, 68333-000022 income-restricted units11 3BR, 11 4BR+Built 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 GOLDENROD VILLAGE
205 S GOLDENROD PL, CRETE, NE, 6833324 income-restricted units16 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037BLUE TERRACE CROWN
1155 E 20TH ST, CRETE, NE, 6833316 income-restricted units16 3BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033COUNTRYSIDE HOUSING OF DEWITT
907 W LANCASTER AVE, DE WITT, NE, 683414 income-restricted units4 2BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027WOLVERINE APTS
713 W SEVENTH ST, WILBER, NE, 6846512 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024
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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