Lincoln Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Lincoln, Nebraska.

Waiting List
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Open Until Further Notice: Lincoln Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open until further notice.

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.

There are three ways to apply:

  1. Visit the LHA website to submit an online pre-application here.
  2. Download a pre-application here, then print and complete.
  3. Visit the LHA office to pick up a pre-application, located at 5700 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68505, from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday-Thursday, and on Fridays from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm CT.

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

Please note: You will receive a confirmation number once the pre-application has been submitted online. Please print that page for future reference. Also, you must print and sign the Authorization of Release of Information, and mail to the LHA. If you do not have access to a printer, they will mail you a copy once your application has been reviewed.

Documents are not required at this time. But, if you would like to send them in to speed up the process here is what is needed: Social Security Cards and birth certificates or naturalization papers for all household members, proof of all income, bank statements, any other assets, residency information for the last five years, proof of disability such as social security award letter.

The LHA does have a preference for: Disaster such as flood or fire, victim of domestic violence, veteran, and Nebraska Rentwise Certification.

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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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 LHA website, or call the office at (402) 434-5500 from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday-Thursday, and on Fridays 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.

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

About The Agency

Lincoln Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 3,428 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

5700 R Street, Lincoln, NE

Visit Website(402) 434-5500

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 Lincoln Housing Authority?

Lincoln Housing Authority serves 2,838 low-income households. The agency manages 3,388 Housing Choice Vouchers and 196 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 77 percent of households served by Lincoln Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Lincoln Housing Authority households.

How many Lincoln Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 964 households and make up 34 percent of households served by Lincoln Housing Authority.

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

There are 1873 female-headed renter households living in Lincoln Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 66% of those served by the Lincoln Housing Authority.

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

Black 539
Native American 57
Asian-Pacific Islander 85
White 1,987
Hispanic 170

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

There are 879 households headed by seniors served by the Lincoln Housing Authority. Senior households are 31% of households in Lincoln Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 766 persons with disabilities living in Lincoln Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 27% of households served by the Lincoln Housing Authority.

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

The Lincoln 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 Lincoln Housing Authority

Prairie Crossing Apartments and Townhomes

3325 Grainger Pkwy, Lincoln, Nebraska 68516

Mahoney Manor

4241 N 61st St, Lincoln, Nebraska 68507

Hansen Scattered Sites

5012 W Loring St, Lincoln, Nebraska 68524

Arnold Heights - F39

621 W Broadview Dr, Lincoln, Nebraska 68524