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Douglas County Housing Authority
Omaha, Nebraska
Last Updated
5 hours ago
About Douglas County Housing Authority
Douglas County Housing Authority (PHA Code: NE153) is located in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. This authority manages approximately 1,488 assisted housing units, which include 1,410 Section 8 housing choice vouchers and 78 public housing units.
Currently, several programs are open for applications, including CROWN, CROWN (Credit to Own Housing), CROWN (Homeownership), CROWN Program (Homeownership), Other, PBV (Project-Based Vouchers), Public Housing, and Rental Housing Programs. The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is currently closed to new applications.
Eligibility for these programs generally depends on income. For instance, a family of four in the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area must typically have a Very Low Income at or below $56,850 per year to qualify. The authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families.
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CROWN Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The CROWN Program is a credit to own program. Applicants must have income between 40% and 60% of the Area Medium Income for the number of persons in the household. Applicants will also be screened and verifications will be conducted.
CROWN (Credit to Own Housing) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Applicants must have income between 40% and 60% of the Area Medium Income and pass screenings for income, household composition, student status, rental records, criminal background, and citizenship.
CROWN (Homeownership) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The Douglas County Housing Authority is currently accepting pre-applications for this homeownership program.
CROWN Homeownership Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Applicants for this homeownership program must have income between 40% and 60% of the Area Medium Income and will undergo screening.
CROWN Program Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The CROWN Program, a credit-to-own housing program, is currently accepting applications. Applicants must have income between 40% and 60% of the Area Median Income and undergo screenings and verifications.
CROWN Program (Credit to Own Housing) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program offers participants an opportunity to become homeowners by renting a house and building homeownership skills and escrow. Applicants must have income between 40% and 60% of the Area Medium Income.
CROWN Program (Homeownership) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The CROWN Program is a credit-to-own initiative for participants with incomes between 40% and 60% of the Area Median Income, offering a path to homeownership through renting and building escrow.
CROWN Programs (Homeownership) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Applicants must have income between 40% and 60% of the Area Medium Income and undergo screening including income, rental records, and criminal background checks.
Elderly and Disabled Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Applications are available at any time for individuals 62 years or older, or disabled individuals 18 years or older.
Homeownership (CROWN) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The CROWN program provides an opportunity for participants to become homeowners. Eligibility requires employment of at least 30 hours per week, meeting income requirements, and successful completion of a homeownership counseling program; income requirements differ for disabled individuals.
Other Waitlist
Status
open
Additional Notes
The CROWN program provides participants with an opportunity to become homeowners.
Other (CROWN Homeownership) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The CROWN Program is a credit-to-own initiative offering homeownership opportunities where participants rent and build escrow. Applicants must have income between 40% and 60% of the Area Median Income.
Other (CROWN) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The CROWN program offers a credit-to-own opportunity for participants to become homeowners. Applicants must have an income between 40% and 60% of the Area Median Income and undergo screenings including income, household composition, student status, rental records, criminal background checks, and citizenship verification.
Other (Homeownership - CROWN Program) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Applicants must have income between 40% and 60% of the Area Medium Income and will undergo screening and verifications.
Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Other
Additional Notes
The Douglas County Housing Authority is taking applications for a new housing program that will provide the participants an opportunity to become home owners. (This is likely referring to the Section 8 Homeownership Program, which is a form of PBV).
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Applications for elderly, disabled and single-family houses are available any time. Applicants can expect to remain on the waiting list for up to one year or more.
Rental Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Waiting lists are open for single-family rental homes and elderly/disabled units, offering options for disabled, elderly, and families.
Rental Housing (Single Family Homes) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The waiting list is open at all times for 38 three- and four-bedroom single-family homes managed by DCHA.
Rental Housing Programs Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online, Phone
Additional Notes
Applications are available at any time for elderly, disabled, and single-family houses. The program offers options for disabled, elderly, and families meeting HUD and LIHTC guidelines.
Single Family Rental Homes Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The waiting list for three- and four-bedroom single-family homes is open at all times.
Single-Family Rental Homes Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The waiting list is open at all times for DCHA's 38 three- and four-bedroom single-family homes located in southwest and northwest Omaha.
other Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The CROWN Program, a credit-to-own housing program, is currently accepting applications for participants with incomes between 40% and 60% of the Area Median Income.
Other Programs
1 programThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
The website explicitly states 'We are NOT accepting Section 8 Applications.'
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Douglas County Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Douglas County Housing Authority
Check Current Status
Douglas County Housing Authority currently has 22 open waiting lists (CROWN, CROWN (Credit to Own Housing), CROWN (Homeownership), CROWN Homeownership, CROWN Program, CROWN Program (Credit to Own Housing), CROWN Program (Homeownership), CROWN Programs (Homeownership), Elderly and Disabled Housing, Homeownership (CROWN), Other, Other (CROWN Homeownership), Other (CROWN), Other (Homeownership - CROWN Program), PBV, Public Housing, Rental Housing, Rental Housing (Single Family Homes), Rental Housing Programs, Single Family Rental Homes, Single-Family Rental Homes, other). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Douglas County Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $56,850/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Douglas County Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Douglas County Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Douglas County Housing Authority manages approximately 1,488 assisted housing units (1,410 Section 8, 78 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Omaha. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Douglas County Housing Authority
CROWN open
The CROWN program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
CROWN (Credit to Own Housing) open
The CROWN (Credit to Own Housing) program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
CROWN (Homeownership) open
The CROWN (Homeownership) program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
CROWN Homeownership open
The CROWN Homeownership program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
CROWN Program open
The CROWN Program program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
CROWN Program (Credit to Own Housing) open
The CROWN Program (Credit to Own Housing) program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
CROWN Program (Homeownership) open
The CROWN Program (Homeownership) program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
CROWN Programs (Homeownership) open
The CROWN Programs (Homeownership) program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Elderly and Disabled Housing open
The Elderly and Disabled Housing program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Homeownership (CROWN) open
The Homeownership (CROWN) program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other open
The Other program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (CROWN Homeownership) open
The Other (CROWN Homeownership) program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (CROWN) open
The Other (CROWN) program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (Homeownership - CROWN Program) open
The Other (Homeownership - CROWN Program) program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher open
Project-Based Vouchers at Douglas County Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Omaha. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Douglas County Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Douglas County Housing Authority manages approximately 78 Public Housing units in Omaha. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
Rental Housing open
The Rental Housing program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Rental Housing (Single Family Homes) open
The Rental Housing (Single Family Homes) program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Rental Housing Programs open
The Rental Housing Programs program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Single Family Rental Homes open
The Single Family Rental Homes program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Single-Family Rental Homes open
The Single-Family Rental Homes program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
other open
The other program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Omaha. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Douglas County Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Omaha. This program serves approximately 1,410 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for Douglas County Housing Authority?
Douglas County Housing Authority Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Douglas County Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $56,850. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $23,900 | $39,800 | $63,700 |
| 2 Persons | $27,300 | $45,500 | $72,800 |
| 3 Persons | $30,700 | $51,200 | $81,900 |
| 4 Persons | $34,100 | $56,850 | $90,950 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $61,400 | $98,250 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $65,950 | $105,550 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $70,500 | $112,800 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $75,050 | $120,100 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Douglas County Housing Authority — including across state lines.