Housing Services | Lincoln Housing Authority

5700 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68505

Eligibility

Open to clients age 62 or older, disabled, or income-eligible individuals or families; Section 8 voucher program eligibility preference includes homeless, victims of domestic violence, and participants in the state Employment First program, who are at 50% of median income adjusted to household size

Required documents

Varies by service

(402) 434-5502

Fax - Fax

(800) 545-1833 ext. 875

Voice - TTY

(402) 434-5500

Voice - Main Phone

www.l-housing.com

[email protected]

Application process

Applications taken daily at main office without appointment or online

Fees

Affordable rents and rental assistance based on income; Section 8 Fees: 27% of gross income paid by participant for rent and utilities with subsidy for the balance, subject to other limitations

Service area

Lincoln, NE

Description

Supplies rental housing (both subsidized and non-subsidized) to qualifying persons and a variety of local and federal housing programs. Housing programs, units and services are only available for people who wish to reside within the city of Lincoln.

Owns over 1,400 rental units to serve families and individuals who are elderly and/or disabled. Programs include market rate rents, affordable (tax credit) rents, and subsidized rents. Locations throughout the city of Lincoln. Specific eligibility determined by housing projects.

Section 8 voucher program provides rental assistance to qualified households. Clients rent from landlords with a portion of rent paid by LHA to the landlord.

Last assured

11/18/2025

What's Here

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Public Housing Housing Authorities

Providing organization

Lincoln Housing Authority

Governmental entity established under state law, by the City of Lincoln, with a mission of providing affordable housing to residents.