How many low income apartments are in York, NE?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in York with approximately 288 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in York?

Tenant-paid rents in York's assisted buildings typically range from about $226 to $456 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in York?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in York?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for York County: about $766/mo for one-bedroom and $1,005/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in York, NE

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in York with roughly 288 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $226 to $456 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.

assisted properties

288

subsidized units

$341

typical rent

4 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in York

Complete directory of subsidized housing in York

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Leisure Home Public Housing	75	$355	4 mo
Oak Hollow Apts LIHTC	50	—	—
Vistas at Meadow Grove LIHTC	48	—	—
Hearthstone Court PB Section 8	26	$456	—
York Del Ray Plaza PB Section 8	24	$226	—
Yorktowne Estates Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Yorktowne Estates LIHTC	18	—	—
Prairie Woods Crown LIHTC	15	—	—
York Place Crown LIHTC	12	—	—

Section 8 apartments in York (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
Hearthstone Court PB Section 8	26	$456	—
York Del Ray Plaza PB Section 8	24	$226	—
Yorktowne Estates Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

Public housing developments in York

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
Leisure Home Public Housing	75	$355	4 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in York

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
Oak Hollow Apts LIHTC	50	—	—
Vistas at Meadow Grove LIHTC	48	—	—
Yorktowne Estates LIHTC	18	—	—
Prairie Woods Crown LIHTC	15	—	—
York Place Crown LIHTC	12	—	—

Voucher rent limits: York County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for York County: studio $697, 1-BR $766, 2-BR $1,005, 3-BR $1,234, 4-BR $1,331.

Full FMR table for York County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in York

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.