Cairo Housing Authority

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

The Cairo Housing Authority (CHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for general occupancy.

Please note: This waiting list has preferences. This means that applicants who qualify for these preferences will receive assistance before applicants who do not. Because of these preferences, applicants who do not qualify may have a longer wait to receive assistance.

The CHA offers one Public Housing community with 18 one bedroom units for general occupancy. Please only apply if your family composition can fit into a one bedroom unit.

There are two ways to apply:

Visit the CHA office to pick up an application, located at 420 S. High St., Cairo, NE 68824, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm CT, Monday-Friday.
Request to have an application mailed to you by calling (308) 485-4722 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday. If no one answers, leave a message with your name and address on the answering machine to have an application mailed to you.

Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above.

Documents are not needed at this time.

The CHA does have a preference for elderly and disabled applicants.

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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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, call the CHA office at (308) 485-4722 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

About The Agency

Cairo Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 18 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

420 South High Street, Cairo, NE

(308) 485-4722

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 Cairo Housing Authority?

Cairo Housing Authority serves 16 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 16 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 47 percent of households served by Cairo Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 76 percent of Cairo Housing Authority households.

How many Cairo Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 4 households and make up 29 percent of households served by Cairo Housing Authority.

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

There are 7 female-headed renter households living in Cairo Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 47% of those served by the Cairo Housing Authority.

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

White

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

There are 4 households headed by seniors served by the Cairo Housing Authority. Senior households are 29% of households in Cairo Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 3 persons with disabilities living in Cairo Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 22% of households served by the Cairo Housing Authority.

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

The Cairo Housing Authority is rated as a high 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 Cairo Housing Authority

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