Burwell Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Burwell, Nebraska.

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

The Burwell Housing Authority (BHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for families and senior/disabled households.The BHA offers scattered site homes for families, ranging in size from 2 to 4 bedrooms, and apartments for senior/disabled households.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:

Visit the BHA office to pick up an application, located at 400 N 8th Ave., Burwell, NE 68823, from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm CT, Monday-Friday.
Request to have an application mailed to you by calling (308) 346-5136 from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above.Documents are not needed at this time.The BHA does have a preference for elderly 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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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 BHA office at (308) 346-5136 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

About The Agency

Burwell Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 68 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

400 North 8th Avenue, Burwell, NE

(308) 346-5136

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 Burwell Housing Authority?

Burwell Housing Authority serves 62 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 62 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 32 percent of households served by Burwell Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 65 percent of Burwell Housing Authority households.

How many Burwell Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 35 households and make up 57 percent of households served by Burwell Housing Authority.

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

There are 37 female-headed renter households living in Burwell Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 60% of those served by the Burwell Housing Authority.

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

Black	1
White	61

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

There are 19 households headed by seniors served by the Burwell Housing Authority. Senior households are 32% of households in Burwell Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 4 persons with disabilities living in Burwell Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 7% of households served by the Burwell Housing Authority.

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

The Burwell 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 Burwell Housing Authority

Park View Plaza

400 N 8th Ave, Burwell, Nebraska 68823