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The St. Edward Housing Authority (SEHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for general occupancy.


The SEHA offers one Public Housing community with 16 units for general occupancy, ranging in size from 1 to 2 bedrooms.Please only apply if you family composition can fit into one of these units.


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:

  1. Visit the SEHA office to pick up an application, located at 1002 Water St., St Edward, NE 68660, from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm CT, Monday-Friday.
  2. Request to have an application mailed to you by calling (402) 678-2288 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 SEHA 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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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 SEHA office at (402) 678-2288 from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

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St. Edward Housing Authority Public Housing Applicant Preferences

St. Edward Housing Authority has preferences for: Elderly, Disabled. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

St. Edward Housing Authority

St. Edward Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List is managed by St. Edward Housing Authority.

St. Edward Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 20 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

This housing agency serves St Edward, Nebraska.

What should I do after applying to the St. Edward 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 St. Edward 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 St. Edward 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 St. Edward 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 St. Edward 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 St. Edward 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.

Who lives in St. Edward 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 St. Edward Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by St. Edward Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, St. Edward Housing Authority was managing 15 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 15 units occupied. This represents 100% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by St. Edward Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 19 people living in Public Housing units managed by St. Edward Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 1.

Are there any St. Edward Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The St. Edward Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 100% of its units occupied by households with 0% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How much do St. Edward Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for St. Edward Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $29,283 The average annual income per person is $23,118 The average Public Housing household annual income is 48% of the local Area Median Income.

What is the source of income for St. Edward Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 7 (47%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 8 (53%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a St. Edward Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the St. Edward Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $551 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $6,612.

How much does the average St. Edward 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 St. Edward Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $408 per month or $4,896 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $6,120 per month, which is $73,440 per year.

What is the race and ethnicity of St. Edward Housing Authority Public Housing households?

7% of St. Edward 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.

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the St. Edward Housing Authority Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 1 7%
25-50/td> 5 33%
51-61 3 20%
62-84 4 27%
85 or Older 2 13%
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