Elk Creek Manor Public Housing Nelson, NE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Elk Creek Manor is a Public Housing community in Nelson, NE with 16 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $439/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
16
total units
94%
occupancy
$439
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 151 S East St, Nelson, NE 68961 Map → |
| Average household income | $32,991/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,516/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 53% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 20% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 53% |
| One-bedroom share | 73% |
How to apply at Elk Creek Manor
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 151 S East St, Nelson; 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 (~$439/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Elk Creek Manor 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 Elk Creek Manor?
Residents report average rents near $439/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 Elk Creek Manor?
Contact the management office at 151 S East St in Nelson. 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.