Public housing agency · HUD code NE001
Omaha Housing Authority
Omaha Housing Authority is a public housing authority recorded by HUD under participant code NE001. This profile is built from HUD's own Public Housing Authorities dataset. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing Choice Vouchers
- 5,634
- Public housing units
- 2,397
- Waiting list
- Status unverified
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,450
Waiting list status
Unknown — check the official site. We have not verified this list, and waiting lists often open for only a few days. Check the authority’s official website or call (402) 444-6900 before you apply.
Programs and size
HUD records this authority as operating a Combined program with 5,634 Housing Choice Voucher units and 2,397 public housing units.
Where it operates
Federal records place this authority's public housing in Douglas. Voucher jurisdiction can be broader than the places where an authority owns property, so confirm coverage for your address directly with the authority.
Cities with public housing operated by this authority: Omaha.
Public housing developments
Developments operated by this authority
Public housing developments recorded by HUD under this authority's participant code.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Apartments | 1234 S 13th St, Omaha 68108 | Public Housing Development | 12 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| BENSON TOWER | 5900 NW Radial Hwy, Omaha 68104 | Public Housing Development | 143 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| Chambers Court | 2027 N 18th St, Omaha 68110 | Public Housing Development | 70 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| Cherry Tree, Scattered Sites NW | 8306 Underwood Ave, Omaha 68114 | Public Housing Development | 115 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| Crown I | 2512 Drexel St, Omaha 68107 | Public Housing Development | 16 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| Crown II | 2626 Drexel St, Omaha 68107 | Public Housing Development | 12 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| CROWN TOWER | 5904 Henninger Dr, Omaha 68104 | Public Housing Development | 149 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| EVANS TOWER | 3600 N 24th St, Omaha 68110 | Public Housing Development | 110 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| Farnam Building | 1613 Farnam St, Omaha 68102 | Public Housing Development | 30 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| FLORENCE TOWER | 5100 Florence Blvd, Omaha 68110 | Public Housing Development | 106 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| HIGHLAND TOWER | 2500 B St, Omaha 68105 | Public Housing Development | 106 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| JACKSON TOWER | 600 S 27th St, Omaha 68105 | Public Housing Development | 207 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| KAY JAY TOWER | 4500 S 25th St, Omaha 68107 | Public Housing Development | 117 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| Keystone Crown Creek | 4202 N 87th Ave, Omaha 68134 | Public Housing Development | 37 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| North Omaha Affordable Homes | 5703 N 49th Ave, Omaha 68104 | Public Housing Development | 24 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| PARK SOUTH | 1601 Park Ave, Omaha 68105 | Public Housing Development | 221 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| Park Villa | 5603 S 95th Ct, Omaha 68127 | Public Housing Development | 24 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| Scattered Sites SE | 3708 Frances St, Omaha 68105 | Public Housing Development | 138 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| Scattered Sites SW | 2928 S 148th St, Omaha 68144 | Public Housing Development | 75 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| SOUTHSIDE TERRACE HOME | 2828 T Ave, Omaha 68107 | Public Housing Development | 356 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| Spencer, Alamo, Long School, Sc Sites NE | 120 N 36th St, Omaha 68131 | Public Housing Development | 225 total | (402) 444-6900 |
| UNDERWOOD TOWER | 4850 Underwood Ave, Omaha 68132 | Public Housing Development | 104 total | (402) 444-6900 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
FY2026 income limits for Douglas County
Douglas County is in HUD’s Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $114,000).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $39,900 |
| 2 people | $45,600 |
| 3 people | $51,300 |
| 4 people | $57,000 |
| 5 people | $61,600 |
| 6 people | $66,150 |
| 7 people | $70,700 |
| 8 people | $75,250 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,950 | $39,900 | $63,850 |
| 2 people | $27,400 | $45,600 | $73,000 |
| 3 people | $30,800 | $51,300 | $82,100 |
| 4 people | $34,200 | $57,000 | $91,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,600 | $98,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,150 | $105,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,700 | $113,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $75,250 | $120,400 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
How to apply
Contact the authority directly
Using the phone number or website above. Applications are always free — if any site asks you to pay to apply for Section 8, do not pay.
Ask whether the waiting list is open
This is the single question no dataset can answer for you.
Check the income limits
For the county you live in. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or households experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before, and it is rarely published online.
Contact
- Address
- 1823 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68102
- Phone
- (402) 444-6900
- jbalk@ohauthority.org
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).
Last verified: HUD last refreshed its housing-authority dataset on 18 August 2026; this record was last confirmed in HUD’s data on 22 September 2026; contact details have not yet been checked against the authority’s own website.