Highland Tower Public Housing Omaha, NE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Highland Tower is a Public Housing community in Omaha, NE with 106 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $294/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 21 months.
106
total units
96%
occupancy
$294
avg resident rent
21 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2500 B St, Omaha, NE 68105 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,593/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,572/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Highland 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 2500 B St, 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 (~$294/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kay Jay Tower Public Housing | Omaha | 1.1 km |
| Stephen Center Permanent Supportive Hou LIHTCPB Section 8 | Omaha | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Highland 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 Highland Tower?
Residents report average rents near $294/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 Highland Tower?
Contact the management office at 2500 B St 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.