Colonial Square LIHTCPB Section 8 Grand Island, NE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colonial Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Grand Island, NE with 56 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $291/month on average.
56
total units
88%
occupancy
$291
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 E 16th St, Grand Island, NE 68801 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,382/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,207/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 28% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
How to apply at Colonial Square
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 508 E 16th St, Grand Island; 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 (~$291/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Garden Townhomes I PB Section 8 | Grand Island | 0.8 km |
| Holiday Garden Townhomes Ii PB Section 8 | Grand Island | 0.8 km |
| Victory Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Grand Island | 1.7 km |
| Island Terrace Public Housing | Grand Island | 2 km |
| Shady Bend Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Grand Island | 2.8 km |
| The Row Orchard LIHTC | Grand Island | 2.8 km |
| State Street Villas LIHTC | Grand Island | 2.8 km |
| French Village PB Section 8 | Grand Island | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Grand Island
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colonial Square have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Colonial Square?
Residents report average rents near $291/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 Colonial Square?
Contact the management office at 508 E 16th St in Grand Island. 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.