Benson Tower Public Housing Omaha, NE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Benson Tower is a Public Housing community in Omaha, NE with 143 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $235/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 21 months.
143
total units
96%
occupancy
$235
avg resident rent
21 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 5900 NW Radial Hwy, Omaha, NE 68104 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,257/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,130/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Benson Tower
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 5900 NW Radial Hwy, Omaha; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$235/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benson Commons PB Section 8 | Omaha | 0.8 km |
| St James Manor Apts LIHTC | Omaha | 0.8 km |
| Park Crest Apts Ii LIHTC | Omaha | 1.4 km |
| Crown Tower Public Housing | Omaha | 2.2 km |
| Cypress Pointe Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Omaha | 2.4 km |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America PB Section 8 | Omaha | 2.5 km |
| Sorensen Heights Apartments LIHTC | Omaha | 3.3 km |
| Underwood Tower Public Housing | Omaha | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Benson Tower have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Benson Tower?
Residents report average rents near $235/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Benson Tower?
Contact the management office at 5900 NW Radial Hwy in Omaha. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.