Neligh Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Neligh, Nebraska.

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

The Neligh Housing Authority (NHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for general occupancy.


The NHA offers one Public Housing community with 34 units for general occupancy, ranging in size from 1 to 2 bedrooms. Please only apply if your family composition will fit into these units.


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 two ways to apply:

  1. Visit the NHA office to pick up a pre-application, located at 500 P St, Neligh, NE 68756 during normal office hours.
  2. Request to have a pre-application mailed to you by calling (402) 887-4912 during normal office hours.



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


Documents are not needed at this time.


The NHA 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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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 NHA office at (402) 887-4912 during normal office hours.

About The Agency

Neligh Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 40 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

500 P Street, Neligh, NE

(402) 887-4912

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 Neligh Housing Authority?

Neligh Housing Authority serves 34 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 34 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 41 percent of households served by Neligh Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 75 percent of Neligh Housing Authority households.

How many Neligh Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 7 households and make up 22 percent of households served by Neligh Housing Authority.

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

There are 23 female-headed renter households living in Neligh Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 69% of those served by the Neligh Housing Authority.

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

Native American 1
White 33

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

There are 24 households headed by seniors served by the Neligh Housing Authority. Senior households are 72% of households in Neligh Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 11 persons with disabilities living in Neligh Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 33% of households served by the Neligh Housing Authority.

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

The Neligh 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 Neligh Housing Authority

Pioneer Homes

500 P St, Neligh, Nebraska 68756