Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lincoln, NE
There are 73 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lincoln with roughly 4,253 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 53 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $254 to $683 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Lincoln
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lincoln
Section 8 apartments in Lincoln (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol View Tower Apts PB Section 8 | 101 | $412 | — |
| The Walter PB Section 8 | 100 | $427 | — |
| Glenbrook Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $379 | — |
| Burke Plaza PB Section 8 | 89 | $432 | — |
| Lincoln Square Senior Apartments PB Section 8 | 84 | $484 | — |
| Mercy Western Manor PB Section 8 | 78 | $254 | — |
| A & P Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Victory Park Veterans Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Lhd Housing Project PB Section 8 | 66 | $385 | — |
| Mercy Northglen Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $258 | — |
| Appleton Apartments Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Union Manor PB Section 8 | 56 | $415 | — |
| Fairfield West Townhouses PB Section 8 | 50 | $371 | — |
| Malone Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $349 | — |
| Indian Center PB Section 8 | 48 | $384 | — |
Public housing developments in Lincoln
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hansen Scattered Sites Public Housing | 149 | $683 | — |
| Arnold Heights - F39 Public Housing | 51 | $632 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lincoln
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge LIHTC | 324 | — | — |
| Waterbrook Apts LIHTC | 246 | — | — |
| Union at Middle Creek LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Bridgeport Apts LIHTC | 182 | — | — |
| Foxtail South LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Parkview Apts LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Regency Apts LIHTC | 106 | — | — |
| Ridge Hollow Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Gatehouse Rows LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Lexington Assisted Living Center LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Wood Bridge Apts LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Appleton Apts LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Western Manor LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Prairie Crossing Apts & Townhomes LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Creekside Village LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lancaster County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lancaster County: studio $855, 1-BR $926, 2-BR $1,141, 3-BR $1,587, 4-BR $1,712.
Full FMR table for Lancaster County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lincoln
- 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
- Hickman, NE
- Waverly, NE
- Omaha, NE
- Grand Island, NE
- Bellevue, NE
- Kearney, NE
- North Platte, NE
- Hastings, NE
- Norfolk, NE
- South Sioux City, NE
- Fremont, NE
- Papillion, NE
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.