Columbus Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Columbus, Nebraska.

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Closed: Columbus Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List	Learn More
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Closed: Columbus Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Columbus Housing Authority waiting list for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher is currently closed.

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

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

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.

The CHA offers one Public Housing community with 84 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.

There are two ways to apply:

Visit the CHA office to pick up a pre-application, located at 2554 40th Ave., Columbus, Nebraska 68601, from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm; and 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm CT.
Request to have a pre-application mailed to you by calling (402) 564-1131 from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm; and 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm.

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

Be sure to include these documents with the pre-application: Social Security Cards for all household members, and photo IDs for all adult household members.

The CHA 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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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, visit the CHA website, or call the office at (402) 564-1131 from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm; and 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm.

About The Agency

Columbus Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 200 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

2554 40th Avenue, Columbus, NE

Visit Website — (402) 564-1131

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 Columbus Housing Authority?

Columbus Housing Authority serves 167 low-income households. The agency manages 108 Housing Choice Vouchers and 84 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 58 percent of households served by Columbus Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Columbus Housing Authority households.

How many Columbus Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 21 households and make up 13 percent of households served by Columbus Housing Authority.

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

There are 108 female-headed renter households living in Columbus Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 65% of those served by the Columbus Housing Authority.

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

Black	2
Asian-Pacific Islander	2
White	145
Hispanic	18

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

There are 113 households headed by seniors served by the Columbus Housing Authority. Senior households are 68% of households in Columbus Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 66 persons with disabilities living in Columbus Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 40% of households served by the Columbus Housing Authority.

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

The Columbus Housing Authority is rated as a standard 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.

How often does Columbus Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Columbus Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on January 8, 2026 and closed on January 8, 2026.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Columbus Housing Authority

Heritage House

101 North Rd, Columbus, Nebraska 68601