Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Scottsbluff, NE
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Scottsbluff with roughly 398 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $295 to $375 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Scottsbluff
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Scottsbluff
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff View Manor Public Housing | 162 | $364 | 9 mo |
| R C Scot Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $295 | — |
| Lincoln House LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Carolann Apartments PB Section 8 | 32 | $375 | — |
| Elmwood Village Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Cirrus House Apts LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Heritage Apts of Scottsbluff LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Crown West LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Cirrus South Bend Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| West Wing Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Scottsbluff (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R C Scot Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $295 | — |
| Carolann Apartments PB Section 8 | 32 | $375 | — |
| Cirrus South Bend Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Scottsbluff
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff View Manor Public Housing | 162 | $364 | 9 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Scottsbluff
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln House LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Elmwood Village Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Cirrus House Apts LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Heritage Apts of Scottsbluff LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Crown West LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| West Wing Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Scotts Bluff County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Scotts Bluff County: studio $685, 1-BR $758, 2-BR $987, 3-BR $1,314, 4-BR $1,397.
Full FMR table for Scotts Bluff County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Scottsbluff
- 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
- Gering, NE
- Omaha, NE
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- Kearney, NE
- North Platte, NE
- Hastings, NE
- Norfolk, NE
- South Sioux City, NE
- Fremont, 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.