Syracuse Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Syracuse, Nebraska.

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

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


The SHA offers one Public Housing community with 22 units for general occupancy, ranging in size from 1 bedrooms. Please only apply if your family composition can fit into these units.


There are two ways to apply:

  1. Visit the SHA office to pick up an application, located at 990 Walnut St., Syracuse, NE 68446 during normal office hours.
  2. Request to have an application mailed to you by calling (402) 269-2851 during normal office hours.

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


No documents are needed at this time.


The SHA does have a preference for veterans, seniors, 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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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 SHA office at (402) 269-2851 during normal office hours.

About The Agency

Syracuse Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 22 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

990 Walnut Street, Syracuse, NE

(402) 269-2851

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 Syracuse Housing Authority?

Syracuse Housing Authority serves 22 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 22 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 36 percent of households served by Syracuse Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 82 percent of Syracuse Housing Authority households.

How many Syracuse Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 7 households and make up 32 percent of households served by Syracuse Housing Authority.

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

There are 12 female-headed renter households living in Syracuse Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 59% of those served by the Syracuse Housing Authority.

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

White 22

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

There are 12 households headed by seniors served by the Syracuse Housing Authority. Senior households are 59% of households in Syracuse Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 3 persons with disabilities living in Syracuse Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 17% of households served by the Syracuse Housing Authority.

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

The Syracuse 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 Syracuse Housing Authority

Westview Manor

990 Walnut St, Syracuse, Nebraska 68446