Underwood Tower Public Housing Omaha, NE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Underwood Tower is a Public Housing community in Omaha, NE with 104 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $336/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
104
total units
98%
occupancy
$336
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 4850 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE 68132 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,028/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,599/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Underwood 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 4850 Underwood 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 (~$336/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Underwood 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 Underwood Tower?
Residents report average rents near $336/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 Underwood Tower?
Contact the management office at 4850 Underwood 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.