Kay Jay Tower Public Housing Omaha, NE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kay Jay Tower is a Public Housing community in Omaha, NE with 117 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $303/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
117
total units
87%
occupancy
$303
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 4500 S 25th St, Omaha, NE 68107 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,924/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,320/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Kay Jay 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 4500 S 25th 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 (~$303/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kay Jay 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 Kay Jay Tower?
Residents report average rents near $303/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 Kay Jay Tower?
Contact the management office at 4500 S 25th 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.