Jackson Tower Public Housing Omaha, NE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jackson Tower is a Public Housing community in Omaha, NE with 207 units reporting 79% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $213/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
207
total units
79%
occupancy
$213
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 S 27th St, Omaha, NE 68105 Map → |
| Average household income | $8,065/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,308/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Jackson 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 600 S 27th 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 (~$213/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jackson 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 Jackson Tower?
Residents report average rents near $213/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 Jackson Tower?
Contact the management office at 600 S 27th 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.