Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kearney, NE
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kearney with roughly 990 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $318 to $506 per month. Median reported wait: about 19 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Kearney
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kearney
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Manor and Scattered Sites Public Housing | 172 | $480 | 19 mo |
| Park Meadows Apts LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Stoneridge Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Prairie View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 77 | $329 | — |
| Prairie View Assoc LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Southview Village Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Emerson Place PB Section 8 | 50 | $354 | — |
| Kearney Plaza Townhomes PB Section 8 | 50 | $318 | — |
| Centennial Park PB Section 8 | 49 | $506 | — |
| Village at Kearney LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Platte Valley §811 | 30 | $414 | — |
| Village Plaza LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Cimarron Court PB Section 8 | 26 | $430 | — |
| Castle Heights LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Stoneridge Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| St Lukes Countryside Villas §202 Senior | 21 | $494 | — |
| Judy Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Taylor Villas LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Castle Heights LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Kearney Plaza Homes LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Sibley Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Autumn Village Inc. §202 Senior | 15 | — | — |
| The Village at Kearney Ii LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Kearney (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 77 | $329 | — |
| Emerson Place PB Section 8 | 50 | $354 | — |
| Kearney Plaza Townhomes PB Section 8 | 50 | $318 | — |
| Centennial Park PB Section 8 | 49 | $506 | — |
| Cimarron Court PB Section 8 | 26 | $430 | — |
| Judy Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Kearney
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Manor and Scattered Sites Public Housing | 172 | $480 | 19 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Kearney
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Meadows Apts LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Stoneridge Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Prairie View Assoc LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Southview Village Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Village at Kearney LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Village Plaza LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Castle Heights LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Stoneridge Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Taylor Villas LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Castle Heights LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Kearney Plaza Homes LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Sibley Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| The Village at Kearney Ii LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Buffalo County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Buffalo County: studio $787, 1-BR $863, 2-BR $1,031, 3-BR $1,360, 4-BR $1,730.
Full FMR table for Buffalo County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Kearney
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
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- Grand Island, NE
- Bellevue, NE
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- Hastings, NE
- Norfolk, NE
- South Sioux City, NE
- Fremont, NE
- Papillion, NE
- Columbus, NE
- La Vista, NE
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.