Omaha Housing Authority
1823 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102 · ~7,876 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Omaha, NE (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.
Who this agency serves
Omaha Housing Authority served 5,988 households across 7,880 units (76% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.3 people, an average annual income of $18,146, and pays an average of $460 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 5,988 of 7,880 units
- Avg. household income
- $18,146
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $460
- Avg. household size
- 2.3 people
- Households with children
- 44%
- Head of household 62+
- 25%
- Head of household with a disability
- 42%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 19 months
Unit mix: 34% 1-bedroom, 26% 2-bedroom, 40% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 22 developments with an average score of 80 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARK SOUTH | Omaha | 95 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2023 |
| EVANS TOWER | Omaha | 95 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| Chambers Court | Omaha | 93 High Performer | NSPIRE | Dec 2023 |
| UNDERWOOD TOWER | Omaha | 93 High Performer | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| KAY JAY TOWER | Omaha | 92 High Performer | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| Crown I | Omaha | 92 High Performer | NSPIRE | Dec 2023 |
| Bayview Apartments | Omaha | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | Dec 2023 |
| HIGHLAND TOWER | Omaha | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Nov 2024 |
| JACKSON TOWER | Omaha | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | Mar 2024 |
| CROWN TOWER | Omaha | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | May 2025 |
| FLORENCE TOWER | Omaha | 87 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| Park Villa | Omaha | 85 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| SOUTHSIDE TERRACE HOME | Omaha | 84 Standard | NSPIRE | Feb 2024 |
| BENSON TOWER | Omaha | 84 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| Farnam Building | Omaha | 80 Standard | NSPIRE | Mar 2024 |
| Spencer, Alamo, Long School, Sc Sites NE | Omaha | 66 Standard | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| Cherry Tree, Scattered Sites NW | Omaha | 66 Standard | NSPIRE | Dec 2025 |
| Crown II | Omaha | 65 Standard | NSPIRE | Dec 2025 |
| Scattered Sites SW | Omaha | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| Keystone Crown Creek | Omaha | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Dec 2025 |
| Scattered Sites SE | Omaha | 53 Troubled | NSPIRE | Dec 2025 |
| North Omaha Affordable Homes | Omaha | 50 Troubled | NSPIRE | Dec 2025 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Omaha Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.