Wilber Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Wilber, Nebraska.

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

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

The WHA offer one Public Housing community with 30, one bedroom units for general occupancy. Please only apply if you family composition can fit into a one bedroom unit.

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.

There are two ways to apply:

Visit the WHA office to pick up an application, located at 316 N Shimerda St., Wilber, NE 68465, from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm CT, Monday-Friday.
Request to have an application mailed to you by calling (402) 821-2298, from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

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

Documents are not needed at this time.

The WHA 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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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 WHA office at (402) 821-2298 from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

About The Agency

Wilber Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 30 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

316 North Shimerda Street, Wilber, NE

(402) 821-2298

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 Wilber Housing Authority?

Wilber Housing Authority serves 29 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 29 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 36 percent of households served by Wilber Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 68 percent of Wilber Housing Authority households.

How many Wilber Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 4 households and make up 14 percent of households served by Wilber Housing Authority.

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

There are 20 female-headed renter households living in Wilber Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 71% of those served by the Wilber Housing Authority.

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

White

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

There are 26 households headed by seniors served by the Wilber Housing Authority. Senior households are 93% of households in Wilber Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 4 persons with disabilities living in Wilber Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 14% of households served by the Wilber Housing Authority.

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

The Wilber 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 Wilber Housing Authority

Czech Village

316 S Shimerda St, Wilber, Nebraska 68465