Colony Acres Public Housing Gibbon, NE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colony Acres is a Public Housing community in Gibbon, NE with 40 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $360/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
40
total units
98%
occupancy
$360
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 413 1st St, Gibbon, NE 68840 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,505/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,171/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Colony Acres
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 413 1st St, Gibbon; 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 (~$360/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelton Pioneer Apts Public Housing | Shelton | 9.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Gibbon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colony Acres 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 Colony Acres?
Residents report average rents near $360/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 Colony Acres?
Contact the management office at 413 1st St in Gibbon. 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.