Park South Public Housing Omaha, NE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Park South is a Public Housing community in Omaha, NE with 221 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $239/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 19 months.
221
total units
95%
occupancy
$239
avg resident rent
19 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1601 Park Ave, Omaha, NE 68105 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,656/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,150/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Park South
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 1601 Park Ave, 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 (~$239/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Se Public Housing | Omaha | 0.8 km |
| Hanscom Apartments LIHTC | Omaha | 1.1 km |
| Park East Tower PB Section 8 | Omaha | 1.4 km |
| Ernie Chambers Court LIHTC | Omaha | 1.4 km |
| Drake Court Walk Apts LIHTC | Omaha | 2 km |
| 1413 Leavenworth Apts LIHTC | Omaha | 2 km |
| Highland Tower Public Housing | Omaha | 2.4 km |
| De Freese Manor PB Section 8 | Omaha | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Park South 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 Park South?
Residents report average rents near $239/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 Park South?
Contact the management office at 1601 Park Ave 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.