Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Grand Island, NE

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Hall County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Grand Island, NE.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Hall County, NE$82,100Very Low Income (50%)$37,450$41,600$44,950$48,300$51,600
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $59,900$66,550$71,900$77,200$82,550

Hall County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Hall County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Hall County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Hall County Housing Authority

911 Baumann Drive
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Hall County
Website: http://www.hcha.net/
Phone Number: (308) 385-5530

Cairo Housing Authority Hulett Park

420 S. High Street
Cambridge, NE - 68824
Hall County
Phone Number: (308) 485-4722

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Grand Island, NE

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Grand Island, NE. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Grand Island, NE Hall County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$611Estimated $183.30 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$766Estimated $229.80 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1018Estimated $305.40 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1046Estimated $313.80 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Grand Island, NE

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Southwood Apartments

725 W Hedde St
Grand Island, NE - 68801
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
Years In Service Since: 1995

Cherry Park Apartments

415 S Cherry St
Grand Island, NE - 68801
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
Years In Service Since: 1997

Silverwood Apartments

716 W Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE - 68801
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
4 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1997

Southlawn Apartments

1737 Ada St
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 1998

Cherry Park Apartments Phase Ii

415 S Cherry St
Grand Island, NE - 68801
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 1999

Southlawn Apartments Ii

1830 Ada St
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
2 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1999

Southlawn Apartments Iii

1764 Ada St
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2001

Riverbend Apartments Phase I

102 Lakeview Cir
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Total Apartment Units: 160
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 160
1 Bedroom apartments 64
2 Bedroom apartments 80
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES

Colonial Square Apartments

515 E 16th St
Grand Island, NE - 68801
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Walnut Housing

504 N Elm St
Grand Island, NE - 68801
Total Apartment Units: 88
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 88
1 Bedroom apartments 21
2 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Windridge Townhomes

812 Windridge Ave
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
Years In Service Since: 2007

Riverbend Apartments Phase Ii

106 Lakeview Cir
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Total Apartment Units: 96
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 96
Years In Service Since: 2007

Woodland Park Townhomes

4195 New York Ave
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
Years In Service Since: 2008

Windridge Townhomes Ii

945 Windridge Ave
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
2 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Woodland Park Townhomes Ii

4168 New York Ave
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Ridgewood Crown

711 Ridgewood Ave
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
Years In Service Since: 2010

Mosaic Residential Services Of Nebraska

2905 W Fifth St
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
Years In Service Since: 2010

Westridge Crown

828 Ridgewood Ave
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
Years In Service Since: 2011

Stonewood Townhomes

1128 Stonewood Ave
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Stonewood Townhomes Ii

838 Stonewood Ave
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Shady Bend Villas

Scattered Addresses
Grand Island, NE - 68801
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
3 Bedroom apartments 14
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Victory Place

2325 North Broadwell
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
1 Bedroom apartments 21
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Grand Island, NE

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Hall County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Fonner Villa

1137 S. Pine Street
Grand Island, NE - 68801
Phone: 308-384-7896
Total Apartment Units: 10
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Central Nebraska Goodwill Housing

1909 S Lincoln Ave
Grand Island, NE - 68801
Phone: 308-384-7896
Total Apartment Units: 8
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

French Village

936 S. Clark
Grand Island, NE - 68801
Phone: (402) 861-6616
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Chrysalis Lutheran Homes

2807 W Faidley Ave
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Phone: (308) 381-7227
Total Apartment Units: 72
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Holiday Garden Townhomes I

2004 N Wheeler Ave
Grand Island, NE - 68801
Phone: 308-382-7766
Total Apartment Units: 31
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Holiday Garden Townhomes Ii

2004 N Wheeler Ave
Grand Island, NE - 68801
Phone: 308-382-7766
Total Apartment Units: 24
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Grandview Apartments

3423 W Kelly St
Grand Island, NE - 68803
Phone: 308-382-6163
Total Apartment Units: 102
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Colonial Square

524 E. 16th St
Grand Island, NE - 68801
Phone: 308-384-7874
Total Apartment Units: 56
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in NE?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.