Omaha Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Omaha, Nebraska.

Waiting List
Closed: Omaha, Nebraska Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: The Villas at Aksarben and Villas North Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Other Waiting List Learn More

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

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.

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

The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted from August 17, 2021, until further notice.

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

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Displaced by gov't 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.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: The Villas at Aksarben and Villas North Other Waiting List

The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at The Villas at Aksarben and Villas North 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. Select the "Villas Application" link under the "Quick Links" section.

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.

Open Until Further Notice: Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Other 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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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 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.

How often does Omaha Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Omaha Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on August 8, 2023 and closed on August 14, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Omaha Housing Authority

Crown II

2626 Drexel St, Omaha, Nebraska 68107

North Omaha Affordable Homes

5703 N 49th Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68111

3619 Monroe St

3619 Monroe St, Omaha, Nebraska 68107

Chambers Court

4401 N 21st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68110

Timber Creek Apartments

13615 Polk Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68137

Scattered Sites Sw

3317 S 122nd St, Omaha, Nebraska 68144

Cherry Tree Apartments

8304 Underwood Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68114

Scattered Sites Se

986 S 50th Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68105

Spencer, Alamo, Long School, Sc Sites Ne

120 N 36th St, Omaha, Nebraska 68131

Spencer Homes

1920 N 30th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68111

Southside Terrace

5529 S 30th St, Omaha, Nebraska 68107

Underwood Towers

4850 Underwood Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68132

Crown I

2512 Drexel St, Omaha, Nebraska 68107

Crown Towers

5904 Henninger Dr, Omaha, Nebraska 68104

Jackson Towers

600 S 27th St, Omaha, Nebraska 68105

Highland Towers

2500 B St, Omaha, Nebraska 68105

Florence Towers

5100 Florence Blvd, Omaha, Nebraska 68110

Pine Towers

1500 Pine St, Omaha, Nebraska 68108

Benson Towers

5900 NW Radial Hwy, Omaha, Nebraska 68104

Park South

1601 Park Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68105

Park North

1501 Park Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68105

Evans Towers

3600 N 24th St, Omaha, Nebraska 68110

Kay Jay Towers

4500 S 25th St, Omaha, Nebraska 68107

Farnam Building Apartments

1613 Farnam St, Omaha, Nebraska 68102

Bayview Apartments

1234 S 13th St, Omaha, Nebraska 68108

Security Building

305 S 16th St, Omaha, Nebraska 68102