York Housing Authority

This housing agency serves York, Nebraska.

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

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


The YHA offers one Public Housing community with 75 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 YHA to pick up an application, located at 215 N Lincoln Ave., York, NE 68467, from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm CT, Monday-Friday. If the office is closed, you can get an application on the wall outside the office.
  2. Request to have an application mailed to you by calling (402) 362-5900 from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

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


Documents are not needed to turn in the application. However, after the YHA has reviewed the application,  you will receive an appointment to come in to the office to finish the application process. At the time of the appointment be sure to bring in all of the documents that are on the front of the application.


The YHA 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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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 YHA office at (402) 362-5900 from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

About The Agency

York Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 181 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

215 North Lincoln Avenue, York, NE

(402) 362-4481

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 York Housing Authority?

York Housing Authority serves 154 low-income households. The agency manages 102 Housing Choice Vouchers and 69 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 66 percent of households served by York Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 92 percent of York Housing Authority households.

How many York Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 47 households and make up 31 percent of households served by York Housing Authority.

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

There are 103 female-headed renter households living in York Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 67% of those served by the York Housing Authority.

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

Black 9
Native American 2
White 140
Hispanic 5

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

There are 49 households headed by seniors served by the York Housing Authority. Senior households are 32% of households in York Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 36 persons with disabilities living in York Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 24% of households served by the York Housing Authority.

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

The York 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.