Cozad Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Cozad, Nebraska.

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

The Cozad Housing Authority (CHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for senior/disabled households, and Flat Rent waiting list pre-applications for families.


Please note: The CHA does not offer a Public Housing program for families.


There are two ways to apply:

  1. Visit the CHA to fill out a pre-application form, located at 421 W 9th St., Cozad, NE 69130 during normal office hours.
  2. Submit an online pre-application here.

Once the online pre-application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation number. Be sure to either print out that page or write down that number for future reference.


Documents are not needed at this time.


The CHA does not have a preference. 


Selected applicants will be placed by the date and time the pre-application is received.


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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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 CHA website, or call the office at (308) 784-3661 during normal office hours.

About The Agency

Cozad Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 99 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

421 West 9th Street, Cozad, NE

Visit Website(308) 784-3661

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 Cozad Housing Authority?

Cozad Housing Authority serves 35 low-income households. The agency manages 62 Housing Choice Vouchers and 39 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 58 percent of households served by Cozad Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 84 percent of Cozad Housing Authority households.

How many Cozad Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 10 households and make up 29 percent of households served by Cozad Housing Authority.

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

There are 22 female-headed renter households living in Cozad Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 64% of those served by the Cozad Housing Authority.

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

Native American 0
Asian-Pacific Islander 0
White 32
Hispanic 2

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

There are 12 households headed by seniors served by the Cozad Housing Authority. Senior households are 35% of households in Cozad Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 7 persons with disabilities living in Cozad Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 22% of households served by the Cozad Housing Authority.

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

The Cozad 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 Cozad Housing Authority

Haymaker Haven

421 W 9th St, Cozad, Nebraska 69130