Genoa Housing Authority

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

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


The GHA offers one Public Housing community with 20 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.


To apply, visit the GHA to pick up an application, located at 301 E Willard St., Genoa, NE 68640, from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm CT, Monday-Friday.


Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the address listed above from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday.


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


The GHA does have a preference for elderly and disabled households.


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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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 GHA office at (402) 993-2493 from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

About The Agency

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

301 East Willard Street, Genoa, NE

(402) 993-2493

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 Genoa Housing Authority?

Genoa Housing Authority serves 20 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 20 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 45 percent of households served by Genoa Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 85 percent of Genoa Housing Authority households.

How many Genoa Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 5 households and make up 25 percent of households served by Genoa Housing Authority.

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

There are 14 female-headed renter households living in Genoa Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 70% of those served by the Genoa Housing Authority.

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

White 20

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

There are 12 households headed by seniors served by the Genoa Housing Authority. Senior households are 60% of households in Genoa Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 4 persons with disabilities living in Genoa Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 23% of households served by the Genoa Housing Authority.

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

The Genoa 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 Genoa Housing Authority

Sunrise Villa

301 E Willard Ave, Genoa, Nebraska 68640