Douglas County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Douglas County, Nebraska.

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Closed: Douglas County, Nebraska Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
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Closed: Douglas County, Nebraska Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Douglas County Housing Authority (DCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for one day in May, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to call the DCHA to schedule an application appointment. The waiting list closed once 500 applicants were scheduled for appointments.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list. 

At the time of the application appointment, applicants must be 18 years of age or older, meet other standards for eligibility, and provide documentation as requested. All household members who are 18 years or older must be able to pass a Douglas County Housing Authority background check and other standards for eligibility. Applicants who are deemed eligible will be placed on the waiting list in accordance with the DCHA's Administrative policies. Applicants on wait list for other housing programs must apply separately for this program. Applicants will not lose their place on other waiting lists.

For more information visit the DCHA website.

Open Until Further Notice:  Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Douglas County, Nebraska.

The Douglas County Housing Authority (DCHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications from May 15, 2023, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not yet known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DCHA website on May 18, 2023.

About The Agency

Douglas County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,298 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

5404 North 107th Plaza, Omaha, NE

Visit Website(402) 444-6203

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Douglas County Housing Authority?

Douglas County Housing Authority serves 1,155 low-income households. The agency manages 1,352 Housing Choice Vouchers and 74 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Douglas County Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 79 percent of households served by Douglas County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 98 percent of Douglas County Housing Authority households.

How many Douglas County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 288 households and make up 25 percent of households served by Douglas County Housing Authority.

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

There are 773 female-headed renter households living in Douglas County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 67% of those served by the Douglas County Housing Authority.

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

Black 520
Native American 12
Asian-Pacific Islander 12
White 554
Hispanic 58

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

There are 346 households headed by seniors served by the Douglas County Housing Authority. Senior households are 30% of households in Douglas County Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 415 persons with disabilities living in Douglas County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 36% of households served by the Douglas County Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Douglas County Housing Authority?

The Douglas County 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.

How often does Douglas County Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Douglas County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 10, 2019 and closed on May 10, 2019.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Douglas County Housing Authority

Douglas County Housing

11316 Kansas Cir, Omaha, Nebraska 68164

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Gretna CROWN-SFH

21112 Paradise Dr, Gretna, Nebraska 68028

bed 4
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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