Emerson Place PB Section 8 Kearney, NE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Emerson Place is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Kearney, NE with 50 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $354/month on average.
50
total units
96%
occupancy
$354
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 E 23rd St, Kearney, NE 68847 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,073/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,203/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Emerson Place
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 600 E 23rd St, Kearney; 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 (~$354/mo average here).
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- Southview Village Apts LIHTC
- Kearney Plaza Townhomes PB Section 8
- Centennial Park PB Section 8
- Village at Kearney LIHTC
- Platte Valley §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sibley Apts LIHTC | Kearney | 1.1 km |
| Taylor Villas LIHTC | Kearney | 1.4 km |
| Autumn Village Inc. §202 Senior | Kearney | 1.4 km |
| St Lukes Countryside Villas §202 Senior | Kearney | 2 km |
| Cimarron Court PB Section 8 | Kearney | 2.8 km |
| Castle Heights LIHTC | Kearney | 2.8 km |
| Judy Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kearney | 2.8 km |
| Castle Heights LIHTC | Kearney | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Emerson Place have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Emerson Place?
Residents report average rents near $354/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 Emerson Place?
Contact the management office at 600 E 23rd St in Kearney. 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.