Omaha Housing Authority

1823 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102 · ~7,876 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Omaha, NE (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Douglas County

Who this agency serves

Omaha Housing Authority served 5,988 households across 7,880 units (76% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.3 people, an average annual income of $18,146, and pays an average of $460 per month toward rent.

Households served
5,988 of 7,880 units
Avg. household income
$18,146
Avg. rent paid by household
$460
Avg. household size
2.3 people
Households with children
44%
Head of household 62+
25%
Head of household with a disability
42%
Avg. wait to move in
19 months

Unit mix: 34% 1-bedroom, 26% 2-bedroom, 40% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 22 developments with an average score of 80 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
PARK SOUTHOmaha95 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2023
EVANS TOWEROmaha95 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
Chambers CourtOmaha93 High PerformerNSPIREDec 2023
UNDERWOOD TOWEROmaha93 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
KAY JAY TOWEROmaha92 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
Crown IOmaha92 High PerformerNSPIREDec 2023
Bayview ApartmentsOmaha90 High PerformerNSPIREDec 2023
HIGHLAND TOWEROmaha89 StandardNSPIRENov 2024
JACKSON TOWEROmaha88 StandardNSPIREMar 2024
CROWN TOWEROmaha88 StandardNSPIREMay 2025
FLORENCE TOWEROmaha87 StandardNSPIREJun 2025
Park VillaOmaha85 StandardNSPIREJun 2025
SOUTHSIDE TERRACE HOMEOmaha84 StandardNSPIREFeb 2024
BENSON TOWEROmaha84 StandardNSPIREJul 2025
Farnam BuildingOmaha80 StandardNSPIREMar 2024
Spencer, Alamo, Long School, Sc Sites NEOmaha66 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
Cherry Tree, Scattered Sites NWOmaha66 StandardNSPIREDec 2025
Crown IIOmaha65 StandardNSPIREDec 2025
Scattered Sites SWOmaha59 TroubledNSPIREAug 2025
Keystone Crown CreekOmaha59 TroubledNSPIREDec 2025
Scattered Sites SEOmaha53 TroubledNSPIREDec 2025
North Omaha Affordable HomesOmaha50 TroubledNSPIREDec 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Omaha Housing Authority, 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 (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$39,900
2 people$45,600
3 people$51,300
4 people$57,000
5 people$61,600
6 people$66,150
7 people$70,700
8 people$75,250

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Omaha Housing Authority directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Omaha, NE

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.

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 →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Omaha Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.