This housing agency serves Dawson County, Nebraska.
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| Open Until Further Notice: Lexington Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Lexington Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
The Lexington Housing Authority (LHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open until further notice.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 LHA office to pick up an application, located at 609 E 3rd St., Lexington, NE 68850, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm; and 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm CT, Monday-Friday.Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the address listed above, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.Be sure to include these documents with the application: Social Security Cards and birth certificates for all household members, and photo IDs for all adult household members. All adult household members must be present when handing in the application.The LHA does have a preference for elderly and disabled applicants.The current wait for a Voucher is approximately one year.For more information, call the LHA office at (308) 324-4633 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm; and 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
The Lexington Housing Authority (LHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled households.The LHA offers one Public Housing community with 81 units for families and senior/disabled households, ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms.To apply, visit the LHA office to pick up an application, located at 609 E 3rd St., Lexington, NE 68850, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm; and 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm CT, Monday-Friday.Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the address listed above, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm; and 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.Be sure to include these documents with the application: Social Security Cards and birth certificates for all household members, and photo IDs for all adult household members. All adult household members must be present when handing in the application.The LHA 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 LHA office at (308) 324-4633, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm; and 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
Lexington Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 203 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
609 East 3rd Street, Lexington, NE
(308) 324-4633Section 8 Application Checklist
DownloadKeep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online
Lexington Housing Authority serves 116 low-income households. The agency manages 158 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 55 percent of households served by Lexington Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Lexington Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 30 households and make up 26 percent of households served by Lexington Housing Authority.
There are 96 female-headed renter households living in Lexington Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 83% of those served by the Lexington Housing Authority.
| Black | 8 |
| Asian-Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 75 |
| Hispanic | 31 |
There are 62 households headed by seniors served by the Lexington Housing Authority. Senior households are 54% of households in Lexington Housing Authority housing.
There are 19 persons with disabilities living in Lexington Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 17% of households served by the Lexington Housing Authority.
The Lexington 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.
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Having some marks on your rental history will not disqualify you from federal housing, but be prepared to explain situations like an eviction.Lorraine Dale says:
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