Omaha Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Omaha, Nebraska.

Waiting List
Closed: Omaha, Nebraska Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List	Learn More
Closed: Omaha Housing Authority - All But 1 Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List	Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: One Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List	Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Other Project Based Waiting List	Learn More

Closed: Omaha, Nebraska Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Omaha, Nebraska.

The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from August 8, 2023, until August 14, 2023.

There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

Families displaced by disaster
Families displaced due to domestic violence
Homeless families with children under 18 who are receiving supportive services (by verification from a MAACH agency)
All other homeless individuals and families (by verification from a MAACH agency)
Veterans wounded in the line of duty
Families of veterans deceased in the line of duty. Eligibility for this preference is available to families that include a spouse or child of a deceased veteran.
All other families that include a veteran (but excluding a veteran who was dishonorably discharged)
Elderly families (62 and older)
Disabled families

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA public notice on August 1, 2023.

Closed: Omaha Housing Authority - All But 1 Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications from August 17, 2021, until June 1, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Preferences

This waiting list has the following preferences:

Displaced by government action or disasterFamilies displaced by government action, condemnation, or disaster (fire, flood, storm, or natural disaster that is not due to the fault or negligence of the applicant or a household member.)
Working/elderly/disabledPerson or families with at least one household member who is 62 years of age or older, disabled, or works a minimum of 28 hours week for at least 6 months prior to submitting the application.

Selection Process

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA on May 24, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: One Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Omaha, Nebraska.

The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) waiting list for 1 Bedroom Public Housing apartments is open. Applications will be accepted from October 3, 2024, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

Displaced by government action or disasterFamilies displaced by government action, condemnation, or disaster (fire, flood, storm, or natural disaster that is not due to the fault or negligence of the applicant or a household member.)
Working/elderly/disabledPerson or families with at least one household member who is 62 years of age or older, disabled, or works a minimum of 28 hours week for at least 6 months prior to submitting the application.

Selection Process

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA on October 1, 2024 by Dave Layfield.

Open Until Further Notice: Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Other Project Based Waiting List

The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) waiting list for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the application available online. Scroll down to the "How Do I Apply for Public Housing or Affordable Housing?" section, and select the "LIHTC Application" link.

Once the application has been completed, it must be emailed to application@ohauthority.org.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA on August 10, 2021.

About The Agency

Omaha Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 7,774 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday	8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday	8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday	8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday	8:00am-4:30pm
Friday	8:00am-4:30pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

1805 Harney Street, Omaha, NE

Visit Website — (402) 444-6900

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Omaha Housing Authority?

Omaha Housing Authority serves 6,269 low-income households. The agency manages 5,098 Housing Choice Vouchers and 2,293 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 82 percent of households served by Omaha Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Omaha Housing Authority households.

How many Omaha Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,755 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Omaha Housing Authority.

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

There are 4827 female-headed renter households living in Omaha Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 77% of those served by the Omaha Housing Authority.

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

Black	4,451
Native American	125
Asian-Pacific Islander	63
White	1,379
Hispanic	313

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

There are 1379 households headed by seniors served by the Omaha Housing Authority. Senior households are 22% of households in Omaha Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 1253 persons with disabilities living in Omaha Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 20% of households served by the Omaha Housing Authority.

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

The Omaha 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.