OPEN: One Bedroom is currently open and does not have a predetermined closing date.

David Layfield

Analysis by David Layfield

Last Updated: October, 3rd 2024

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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.

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One Bedroom Public Housing Application Methods

The application may be completed online at myportal.ohauthority.org..

One Bedroom Public Housing Applicant Preferences

One Bedroom has preferences for: Elderly, Displaced by Natural Disaster, Working/Employed, Displaced by Government Action. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Omaha Housing Authority

One Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Omaha Housing Authority.

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.

This housing agency serves Omaha, Nebraska.

What should I do after applying to the Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

For the Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list, how do I apply online?

To apply online, an electronic form must be submitted to the housing authority on the internet. Many online applications require an account to be created to log in, and also a valid email address.

Who lives in Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Omaha Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Omaha Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, Omaha Housing Authority was managing 2,466 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 2,293 units occupied. This represents 93% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Omaha Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 4,472 people living in Public Housing units managed by Omaha Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 2.

How long did current Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 2,293 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 11 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 344 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 15 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Omaha Housing Authority.

Are there any Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 93% of its units occupied by households with 7% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing households have children?

Of the 2,293 Public Housing households in units managed by Omaha Housing Authority, 789 have at least one child. There are 74 two-parent households in the Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing units, and 715 single-parent households. There were 740 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $15,058 The average annual income per person is $7,569 The average Public Housing household annual income is 19% of the local Area Median Income.

Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 275 12%
$5,000 - $9,999 161 7%
$10,000 - $14,999 917 40%
$15,000 - $19,999 275 12%
$20,000+ 665 29%

What is the source of income for Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 592 (24%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 74 (3%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 1,332 (54%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $626 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $7,512.

How much does the average Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $326 per month or $3,912 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $747,518 per month, which is $8,970,216 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $183 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing units?

Of the 2,466 households living in Public Housing units, 1,376 (60%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 275 (12%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 642 (28%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 7% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing households?

73% of Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

Racial/ethnic makeup of Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing tenants
Race Number of Households % of Households
Asian/Pacific Islander 23 1%
Black Non-Hispanic 1,445 63%
Native American/Alaskan 46 2%
White Non-Hispanic 619 27%
Black Hispanic 23 1%
White Hispanic 115 5%
Other Hispanic 23 1%

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Omaha Housing Authority Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 115 5%
25-50/td> 1,147 50%
51-61 482 21%
62-84 550 24%
85 or Older 0 0%
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