Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lexington, NE
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lexington with roughly 359 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $256 to $364 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Lexington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lexington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Eastlawn Apartments Pbra PB Section 8 | 49 | $256 | — |
| Eastlawn Addition Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $364 | — |
| Southaven Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Heritage Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Vintage Rows LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Legend Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| The Row in Lexington LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Eastlawn East/ Naf Senior Housing §202 Senior | 18 | $342 | — |
| Legend Oaks Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Dawson Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Lexington Estates LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Mosaic Housing Corp Iv §811 | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lexington (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlawn Apartments Pbra PB Section 8 | 49 | $256 | — |
| Eastlawn Addition Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $364 | — |
| Heritage Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Legend Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Legend Oaks Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Dawson Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lexington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Southaven Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Vintage Rows LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| The Row in Lexington LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Lexington Estates LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Dawson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dawson County: studio $690, 1-BR $881, 2-BR $995, 3-BR $1,267, 4-BR $1,317.
Full FMR table for Dawson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lexington
- 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.
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- Hastings, NE
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.