Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Omaha, NE
There are 229 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Omaha with roughly 10,689 assisted units — including 47 project-based Section 8 buildings, 23 public housing developments, and 176 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $213 to $710 per month. Median reported wait: about 21 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Omaha
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Omaha
Section 8 apartments in Omaha (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | — | — |
| Bluffs at Cherry Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 196 | — | — |
| Strattford Square / Village Gate Ap PB Section 8 | 170 | $497 | — |
| Lydia House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | — | — |
| Park East Tower PB Section 8 | 100 | $317 | — |
| The Rebuilding Lives Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Victory Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Cypress Pointe Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Central Park Tower PB Section 8 | 64 | $314 | — |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America PB Section 8 | 64 | $361 | — |
| Kidder Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Stephen Center Permanent Supportive Hou LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Benson Commons PB Section 8 | 60 | $260 | — |
| Camelot Village Vi Apts PB Section 8 | 60 | $399 | — |
| Burt Street PB Section 8 | 55 | $388 | — |
Public housing developments in Omaha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Terrace Home Public Housing | 356 | — | — |
| Spencer, Alamo, Long School, Sc Sites Ne Public Housing | 225 | $589 | 23 mo |
| Park South Public Housing | 221 | $239 | 19 mo |
| Jackson Tower Public Housing | 207 | $213 | 20 mo |
| Crown Tower Public Housing | 149 | $332 | 3 mo |
| Benson Tower Public Housing | 143 | $235 | 21 mo |
| Scattered Sites Se Public Housing | 137 | $617 | 32 mo |
| Kay Jay Tower Public Housing | 117 | $303 | 9 mo |
| Cherry Tree, Scattered Sites Nw Public Housing | 115 | $671 | 25 mo |
| Evans Tower Public Housing | 110 | $309 | 7 mo |
| Florence Tower Public Housing | 106 | $249 | 17 mo |
| Highland Tower Public Housing | 106 | $294 | 21 mo |
| Underwood Tower Public Housing | 104 | $336 | 6 mo |
| Douglas County Housing Public Housing | 78 | $458 | 32 mo |
| Scattered Sites Sw Public Housing | 75 | $658 | 22 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Omaha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Ridge Apts LIHTC | 276 | — | — |
| Cambury Hills Apts LIHTC | 214 | — | — |
| Grover Square Apts LIHTC | 201 | — | — |
| Kings Gate Senior Apts LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Village Gate Strattford Square LIHTC | 170 | — | — |
| Irvington Heights Apts LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Onyx at Aksarben LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Central Park Tower and Burt Street Apartments LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Ridgewood Heights LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Drake Court Walk Apts LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Livestock Exchange Building LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Park Crest Apts Ii LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| 165 Fort Apartments LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| The Marvely LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Hanscom Apartments LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Douglas County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Douglas County: studio $1,090, 1-BR $1,148, 2-BR $1,368, 3-BR $1,813, 4-BR $2,046.
Full FMR table for Douglas County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Omaha
- 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
- Valley, NE
- Lincoln, NE
- Grand Island, NE
- Bellevue, NE
- Kearney, NE
- North Platte, NE
- Hastings, NE
- Norfolk, NE
- South Sioux City, NE
- Fremont, NE
- Papillion, NE
- Columbus, NE
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.