HOUSING SERVICES | LINCOLN HOUSING AUTHORITY

Supplies rental housing, both subsidized and non-subsidized, to persons who qualify for services 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, 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. Eligibility preference includes homeless, victims of domestic violence, and participants in the state Employment First program. Fees: 27% of gross income paid by participant for rent and utilities with subsidy for the balance, subject to other limitations. Eligibility: 50% of median income adjusted to household size.

Physical Address

5700 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68505

Hours

Mon 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Wed 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Thu 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 5 pm;

Fax

(402) 434-5502

Application process

Applications taken daily at main office without appointment or online

Fee

Affordable rents and rental assistance based on income

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Open to clients age 62 or older, disabled, or income-eligible individuals or families

Languages

English

Service area

Lincoln, Nebraska

Agency info

LINCOLN HOUSING AUTHORITY

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