Benkelman Housing Authority

About The Agency

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

100 Rainbow Fountain Park, Benkelman, Nebraska

(308) 423-2125

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 Benkelman Housing Authority?

Benkelman Housing Authority serves 32 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 32 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 52 percent of households served by Benkelman Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 85 percent of Benkelman Housing Authority households.

How many Benkelman Housing Authority residents are employed?

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

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

There are 22 female-headed renter households living in Benkelman Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 70% of those served by the Benkelman Housing Authority.

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

White	31
Hispanic	1

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

There are 16 households headed by seniors served by the Benkelman Housing Authority. Senior households are 52% of households in Benkelman Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 8 persons with disabilities living in Benkelman Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 26% of households served by the Benkelman Housing Authority.

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

The Benkelman 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.