Tilden Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Tilden, Nebraska.

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

The Tilden Housing Authority (THA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for general occupancy.


The THA offers one Public Housing community with 18 units for general occupancy, ranging in size from 1 to 2 bedrooms. Please only apply if your family composition can fit into one of 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 THA office to pick up an application, located at 600 S Giles Creek Ln., Tilden, NE 68781, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm CT, Monday-Friday.
  2. Request to have an application mailed to you by calling (402) 368-7714 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, Monday-Friday.


Be sure to include copies of these documents with the application: Social Security Cards and birth certificates for all household members, and government issued IDs for all adult household members.


The THA 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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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 THA office at (402) 368-7714, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

About The Agency

Tilden Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 20 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

600 South Giles Creek Lane, Tilden, NE

(402) 368-7714

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 Tilden Housing Authority?

Tilden Housing Authority serves 14 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 14 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 53 percent of households served by Tilden Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 87 percent of Tilden Housing Authority households.

How many Tilden Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 3 households and make up 27 percent of households served by Tilden Housing Authority.

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

There are 10 female-headed renter households living in Tilden Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 73% of those served by the Tilden Housing Authority.

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

White 14

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

There are 7 households headed by seniors served by the Tilden Housing Authority. Senior households are 53% of households in Tilden Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 5 persons with disabilities living in Tilden Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 41% of households served by the Tilden Housing Authority.

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

The Tilden 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.