Blair Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Blair, Nebraska.

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Closed: Blair Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

Open Until Further Notice: Blair Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Blair Housing Authority (BHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for senior/disabled/single households.


Please note: The Public Housing waiting list for families is currently closed.


The BHA offers 17 scattered site homes for families ranging in sizes from 2 to 3 bedrooms, and one apartment community with 83 units for seniors, disabled, or single adults, ranging in size from studios to 2 bedrooms.


There are two ways to apply:

  1. Visit the BHA to pick up a pre-application, located at 758 S. 16th St.,  Blair, NE  68008, from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday; and 8:00 am until 12:00 pm CT on Fridays.
  2. Download a pre-application here, then print and complete.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it can be:

  1. Mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above during the times listed.
  2. Emailed to  peggy@blairhousing.com.
  3. Faxed to (402) 426-4820.

Be sure to include these documents with the pre-application: Social Security Cards for all household members, and government issued IDs for all adult household members, and proof of all income.


The BHA does have a preference for: Employed at least 30 hours per week, resident of the city of Blair, or a resident of the county of Washington.


Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.


For more information, visit the BHA website, or call the office at (402) 426-4552 from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday; and 8:00 am until 12:00 pm on Fridays.

About The Agency

Blair Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 100 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

758 South 16th Street, Blair, NE

(402) 426-4552

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Blair Housing Authority?

Blair Housing Authority serves 99 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 99 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Blair Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 53 percent of households served by Blair Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 87 percent of Blair Housing Authority households.

How many Blair Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 20 households and make up 21 percent of households served by Blair Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Blair Housing Authority?

There are 71 female-headed renter households living in Blair Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 72% of those served by the Blair Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Blair Housing Authority renters?

Black 2
White 96
Hispanic 1

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Blair Housing Authority?

There are 41 households headed by seniors served by the Blair Housing Authority. Senior households are 42% of households in Blair Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Blair Housing Authority housing?

There are 33 persons with disabilities living in Blair Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 34% of households served by the Blair Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Blair Housing Authority?

The Blair Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Blair Housing Authority

Parkview Manor

758 S 16th St, Blair, Nebraska 68008