◈ Homepage — http://www.ohauthority.org/Skip to content Main Navigation About OHA Employment Contact Us Search Our Properties Public Housing Housing Vouchers Current Residents Doing Business with OHA Landlords Welcome to the Omaha Housing Authority Effective January 1, 2025, the Public Housing wait list will only be open for one bedroom apartments in our Senior Towers to applicants ages 62 and older. The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) wait list is currently closed. Apply to Public Housing Applicants Public Housing Information Housing Vouchers Information Affordable Housing Information Market Rate Housing Information Current Residents Rent Cafe Portal Login Resident Services Recertification Information Submit a Complaint Landlords Property Owner Info Housing Standards Rent Information RentCafe Information Forms Doing Business with OHA Vendor Resources Bid Opportunities  OHA is more than brick and mortar. Whether it is through job training, self-sufficiency programs, or homeownership programs, we want to be involved and assist in any way we can. Omaha Housing Authority’s Central Office, with its Public Housing Intake and Section 8 Departments, is located at 1823 Harney Street. The entrance to the Intake Department is located in the back of the building. There is on-street parking and a City of Omaha parking garage at the corner of 19th and Harney. 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Our apartment communities are located in all areas of the city. From small to large communities and a range of bedroom sizes, we are sure to have an apartment community that meets your needs! Search Properties Filter by Location Choose locations to better filter your search Midtown  (3) North Omaha  (2) South Omaha  (6) West Omaha  (1) 13 Results Page 1 of 1 Alamo Apartments Public Housing Address 120 N 36th Street Omaha, NE 68131 Available Unit Sizes Rent Range Utilities Water Included View Property Bay View Apartments Public Housing Address 1234 S. 13th Street Omaha, NE 68108 Available Unit Sizes 3 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities Water Included View Property Benson Tower Public Housing Address 60th & NW Radial Hwy Available Unit Sizes Studio – 1 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities All Included View Property Cherry Tree Apartments Public Housing Address 8304 Underwood Ave Omaha, NE 68114 Available Unit Sizes 3 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities Water Included View Property Florence Tower Public Housing Address 5100 Florence Blvd Omaha, NE 68110 Available Unit Sizes Studio – 2 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities All Included View Property Frances Court Apartments Public Housing Address 37th & Frances Court Available Unit Sizes Rent Range Utilities View Property Highland Tower Public Housing Address 2500 B Street Omaha, NE 68105 Available Unit Sizes Studio – 2 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities All Included View Property Jackson Tower Public Housing Address 600 S. 27th Street Omaha, NE 68105 Available Unit Sizes Studio – 2 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities All Included View Property North Row Houses Public Housing Address 33rd & Merridith / N 24th Available Unit Sizes 2 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities Water Included View Property Park North/South Public Housing Address 1501 & 1601 Park Ave. Omaha, NE 68105 Available Unit Sizes Studio – 2 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities All Included View Property Pine Tower Public Housing Address 1500 Pine Street Omaha, NE 68108 Available Unit Sizes Studio – 1 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities All Included View Property Southside Terrace Homes Public Housing Address 5529 S 30th Street Omaha, NE 68107 Available Unit Sizes 1-4 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities All Included View Property West Row Houses Public Housing Address 93rd and Menke Cir Available Unit Sizes 2 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities Water Included View Property Page 1 of 1 Return to top Resources Contact Us (402) 444-6900 1823 Harney Street Omaha, NE. 68102 Doing Business with OHA - Omaha Housing Authority Skip to content Main Navigation About OHA Employment Contact Us Search Our Properties View all Properties Public Housing Overview Apartments/Row Houses Senior Housing Houses/Duplexes Public Housing Affordable Housing Overview Farnam Building Apartments Apply for Affordable Housing Market Rate Overview Villas North Apply for Market Rate Housing Public Housing Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Apply For Housing FAQs Housing Vouchers Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Denial of Assistance Wait List Information Statement of Policies Moderate Rehabilitation Portability HUD VASH Program FAQs Current Residents Overview Programs & Services Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Bridges to Homeownership Program Resident Opportunities & Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program Youth Services Senior & Disabled Services Resident Associations Central Advisory Council (CAC) Resident Councils Supportive Services Choice Neighborhoods Intensive Services – Case Management Resident Tools Recertifications Maintenance Work Order HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Forms and Documents Paying Rent Contact My Property Manager Submit a Complaint Doing Business with OHA Overview Purchasing and Solicitation Information Bid Opportunities Required Forms Vendor Resources Landlords Overview Property Owner Information Housing Standards Why Inspections Fail HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Rent Information Utility Allowances Statement of Policy Objectives Forms Doing Business with OHA Purchasing and Solicitation Information Bid Opportunities Required Forms Vendor Resources Doing Business with OHA Thank you for your interest in Omaha Housing Authority (OHA). OHA has numerous and ongoing business opportunities available for providers of various services and products. Our Procurement Department is responsible for overseeing the agency’s procurement-related activities. Should you have questions about the OHA Procurement Process, an IFB or RFP, or how to register as a vendor please contact the OHA Procurement Department at [email protected] Get started as an OHA Vendor To take advantage of the many opportunities of doing business with OHA, you can: Fill out an application and return via email to [email protected] or drop it off at our corporate office. View open Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request for Qualification (RFQ) or Invitations to Bid (IFB) . Call our Procurement Department at 402.444.6900 Ext: 2224. Vendors are not required to prequalify before they bid. Small Business Programs We strongly encourage the participation of Minority Owned Enterprises (MBE), Women Owned Enterprises (WBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Veteran Owned Enterprises (VOE), Section 3 Businesses (Sec 3). Small Businesses as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration are also encouraged to participate in OHA purchasing and contracting activities. Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Information Link: https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/elg/dbra.htm Return to top Resources Contact Us (402) 444-6900 1823 Harney Street Omaha, NE. 68102 Public Housing - Omaha Housing Authority Skip to content Main Navigation About OHA Employment Contact Us Search Our Properties View all Properties Public Housing Overview Apartments/Row Houses Senior Housing Houses/Duplexes Public Housing Affordable Housing Overview Farnam Building Apartments Apply for Affordable Housing Market Rate Overview Villas North Apply for Market Rate Housing Public Housing Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Apply For Housing FAQs Housing Vouchers Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Denial of Assistance Wait List Information Statement of Policies Moderate Rehabilitation Portability HUD VASH Program FAQs Current Residents Overview Programs & Services Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Bridges to Homeownership Program Resident Opportunities & Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program Youth Services Senior & Disabled Services Resident Associations Central Advisory Council (CAC) Resident Councils Supportive Services Choice Neighborhoods Intensive Services – Case Management Resident Tools Recertifications Maintenance Work Order HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Forms and Documents Paying Rent Contact My Property Manager Submit a Complaint Doing Business with OHA Overview Purchasing and Solicitation Information Bid Opportunities Required Forms Vendor Resources Landlords Overview Property Owner Information Housing Standards Why Inspections Fail HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Rent Information Utility Allowances Statement of Policy Objectives Forms Our Properties Public Housing Apartments/Row Houses Senior Housing Houses/Duplexes Apply For Public Housing Affordable Housing Farnam Building Apartments Apply for Affordable Housing Market Rate Villas North Apply for Market Rate Housing Public Housing Important Public Housing News As of June 1 st , the Public Housing wait list will be closed for ALL bedroom sizes. The wait list will be closed for approximately 90 days. A public notice will be provided when the wait list will reopen by bedroom size. The public housing program provides decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families. The Omaha Housing Authority owns and manages 28 different public housing properties. Our properties come in all sizes and types, from scattered single-family houses to high rise apartments for elderly families. Residents of public housing have the choice of paying flat rent (listed below) or income-based rent. Applicants may qualify for all or some of the following property types: Senior Housing Elderly (age 62+) and near elderly (age 50-61) families, apartment sizes ranging from studios to 2 bedrooms. View Senior Housing Houses and Duplexes Families must qualify for the Working/Elderly/Disabled Preference, various locations and unit sizes. View Houses & Duplexes Apartments and Row Houses Open to all eligible applicants, located in all areas of the city, from small to large communities and a range of bedroom sizes. View Apartments and Row Houses Search Properties Filter by Location Choose locations to better filter your search Midtown  (3) North Omaha  (2) South Omaha  (6) West Omaha  (1) Type of Property Choose types of properties to better filter your search Public Housing  (13) 13 Results Page 1 of 1 Alamo Apartments Public Housing Address 120 N 36th Street Omaha, NE 68131 Available Unit Sizes Rent Range Utilities Water Included View Property Bay View Apartments Public Housing Address 1234 S. 13th Street Omaha, NE 68108 Available Unit Sizes 3 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities Water Included View Property Benson Tower Public Housing Address 60th & NW Radial Hwy Available Unit Sizes Studio – 1 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities All Included View Property Cherry Tree Apartments Public Housing Address 8304 Underwood Ave Omaha, NE 68114 Available Unit Sizes 3 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities Water Included View Property Florence Tower Public Housing Address 5100 Florence Blvd Omaha, NE 68110 Available Unit Sizes Studio – 2 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities All Included View Property Frances Court Apartments Public Housing Address 37th & Frances Court Available Unit Sizes Rent Range Utilities View Property Highland Tower Public Housing Address 2500 B Street Omaha, NE 68105 Available Unit Sizes Studio – 2 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities All Included View Property Jackson Tower Public Housing Address 600 S. 27th Street Omaha, NE 68105 Available Unit Sizes Studio – 2 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities All Included View Property North Row Houses Public Housing Address 33rd & Merridith / N 24th Available Unit Sizes 2 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities Water Included View Property Park North/South Public Housing Address 1501 & 1601 Park Ave. Omaha, NE 68105 Available Unit Sizes Studio – 2 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities All Included View Property Pine Tower Public Housing Address 1500 Pine Street Omaha, NE 68108 Available Unit Sizes Studio – 1 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities All Included View Property Southside Terrace Homes Public Housing Address 5529 S 30th Street Omaha, NE 68107 Available Unit Sizes 1-4 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities All Included View Property West Row Houses Public Housing Address 93rd and Menke Cir Available Unit Sizes 2 bedrooms Rent Range Utilities Water Included View Property Page 1 of 1 Return to top Resources Contact Us (402) 444-6900 1823 Harney Street Omaha, NE. 68102 Apply For Housing - Omaha Housing Authority Skip to content Main Navigation About OHA Employment Contact Us Search Our Properties View all Properties Public Housing Overview Apartments/Row Houses Senior Housing Houses/Duplexes Public Housing Affordable Housing Overview Farnam Building Apartments Apply for Affordable Housing Market Rate Overview Villas North Apply for Market Rate Housing Public Housing Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Apply For Housing FAQs Housing Vouchers Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Denial of Assistance Wait List Information Statement of Policies Moderate Rehabilitation Portability HUD VASH Program FAQs Current Residents Overview Programs & Services Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Bridges to Homeownership Program Resident Opportunities & Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program Youth Services Senior & Disabled Services Resident Associations Central Advisory Council (CAC) Resident Councils Supportive Services Choice Neighborhoods Intensive Services – Case Management Resident Tools Recertifications Maintenance Work Order HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Forms and Documents Paying Rent Contact My Property Manager Submit a Complaint Doing Business with OHA Overview Purchasing and Solicitation Information Bid Opportunities Required Forms Vendor Resources Landlords Overview Property Owner Information Housing Standards Why Inspections Fail HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Rent Information Utility Allowances Statement of Policy Objectives Forms Public Housing Eligibility Requirements Application Process FAQs Apply For Housing Effective 1.1.2025, the Public Housing waiting list will only be open for one-bedroom apartments to seniors 62 years of age and older. OHA will take applications for one bedroom units for seniors ONLY starting January 1.2025 at myportal.ohauthority.org. For assistance, call 402-444-6900 ext. 2285 or 2215. In-person application assistance is available at OHA’s office at 1823 Harney St. 8am-4pm Monday-Friday. If eligible and documentation is provided, preferences are available for Mobility, Displaced, and Senior (62 and older). See online application for preference details. Applications are placed on the waiting list in date/time order. Preference points can move an application higher on the waiting list. Read both the Application Process and Eligibility Requirements pages for more information about the application process.   Return to top Resources Contact Us (402) 444-6900 1823 Harney Street Omaha, NE. 68102 Paying Rent - Omaha Housing Authority Skip to content Main Navigation About OHA Employment Contact Us Search Our Properties View all Properties Public Housing Overview Apartments/Row Houses Senior Housing Houses/Duplexes Public Housing Affordable Housing Overview Farnam Building Apartments Apply for Affordable Housing Market Rate Overview Villas North Apply for Market Rate Housing Public Housing Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Apply For Housing FAQs Housing Vouchers Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Denial of Assistance Wait List Information Statement of Policies Moderate Rehabilitation Portability HUD VASH Program FAQs Current Residents Overview Programs & Services Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Bridges to Homeownership Program Resident Opportunities & Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program Youth Services Senior & Disabled Services Resident Associations Central Advisory Council (CAC) Resident Councils Supportive Services Choice Neighborhoods Intensive Services – Case Management Resident Tools Recertifications Maintenance Work Order HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Forms and Documents Paying Rent Contact My Property Manager Submit a Complaint Doing Business with OHA Overview Purchasing and Solicitation Information Bid Opportunities Required Forms Vendor Resources Landlords Overview Property Owner Information Housing Standards Why Inspections Fail HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Rent Information Utility Allowances Statement of Policy Objectives Forms About OHA Our Team Board of Commissioners Board Meetings Employment Agency Documents Contact Us Paying Rent Rent is due the first day of every month and late after the seventh. If the seventh of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, the rent will be due on the first business day thereafter. Rent will only be received in-person in the form of a check or money order or online via check or card. Public Housing residents can review their account balance and pay rent online. To get started register using the button below. You will need your unique registration code to complete this process. Register your account Access an existing account There are service fees to pay online. These fees are charged by the third party processing company. If the tenant fails to make payment by the due date, a late fee of $35.00 will be charged. Return to top Resources Contact Us (402) 444-6900 1823 Harney Street Omaha, NE. 68102 Home - Omaha Housing Authority Skip to content Main Navigation About OHA Employment Contact Us Search Our Properties View all Properties Public Housing Overview Apartments/Row Houses Senior Housing Houses/Duplexes Public Housing Affordable Housing Overview Farnam Building Apartments Apply for Affordable Housing Market Rate Overview Villas North Apply for Market Rate Housing Public Housing Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Apply For Housing FAQs Housing Vouchers Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Denial of Assistance Wait List Information Statement of Policies Moderate Rehabilitation Portability HUD VASH Program FAQs Current Residents Overview Programs & Services Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Bridges to Homeownership Program Resident Opportunities & Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program Youth Services Senior & Disabled Services Resident Associations Central Advisory Council (CAC) Resident Councils Supportive Services Choice Neighborhoods Intensive Services – Case Management Resident Tools Recertifications Maintenance Work Order HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Forms and Documents Paying Rent Contact My Property Manager Submit a Complaint Doing Business with OHA Overview Purchasing and Solicitation Information Bid Opportunities Required Forms Vendor Resources Landlords Overview Property Owner Information Housing Standards Why Inspections Fail HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Rent Information Utility Allowances Statement of Policy Objectives Forms Welcome to the Omaha Housing Authority Effective January 1, 2025, the Public Housing wait list will only be open for one bedroom apartments in our Senior Towers to applicants ages 62 and older. The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) wait list is currently closed. Apply to Public Housing Applicants Public Housing Information Housing Vouchers Information Affordable Housing Information Market Rate Housing Information Current Residents Rent Cafe Portal Login Resident Services Recertification Information Submit a Complaint Landlords Property Owner Info Housing Standards Rent Information RentCafe Information Forms Doing Business with OHA Vendor Resources Bid Opportunities OHA is more than brick and mortar. Whether it is through job training, self-sufficiency programs, or homeownership programs, we want to be involved and assist in any way we can. Omaha Housing Authority’s Central Office, with its Public Housing Intake and Section 8 Departments, is located at 1823 Harney Street. The entrance to the Intake Department is located in the back of the building. There is on-street parking and a City of Omaha parking garage at the corner of 19th and Harney. Return to top Resources Contact Us (402) 444-6900 1823 Harney Street Omaha, NE. 68102 Wait List Information - Omaha Housing Authority Skip to content Main Navigation About OHA Employment Contact Us Search Our Properties View all Properties Public Housing Overview Apartments/Row Houses Senior Housing Houses/Duplexes Public Housing Affordable Housing Overview Farnam Building Apartments Apply for Affordable Housing Market Rate Overview Villas North Apply for Market Rate Housing Public Housing Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Apply For Housing FAQs Housing Vouchers Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Denial of Assistance Wait List Information Statement of Policies Moderate Rehabilitation Portability HUD VASH Program FAQs Current Residents Overview Programs & Services Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Bridges to Homeownership Program Resident Opportunities & Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program Youth Services Senior & Disabled Services Resident Associations Central Advisory Council (CAC) Resident Councils Supportive Services Choice Neighborhoods Intensive Services – Case Management Resident Tools Recertifications Maintenance Work Order HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Forms and Documents Paying Rent Contact My Property Manager Submit a Complaint Doing Business with OHA Overview Purchasing and Solicitation Information Bid Opportunities Required Forms Vendor Resources Landlords Overview Property Owner Information Housing Standards Why Inspections Fail HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Rent Information Utility Allowances Statement of Policy Objectives Forms Housing Vouchers Eligibility Requirements Application Process Denial of Assistance Wait List Information Moderate Rehabilitation Portability HUD VASH Program Statement of Policies FAQs Wait List Information How do I get on the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list? When the HCV waitlist is open, it will be published in the OWH (Sunday paper), Omaha Star, and El Perico newspapers and on this website at least seven business days prior to the date applications will be accepted. Instructions on how to apply, date and time, will be listed in the advertisement. How long will I have to wait before I receive Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) assistance? Currently the estimated wait for assistance is six months to two years. I am homeless or I need immediate assistance. Why can’t I get my Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) now? The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program is not an emergency housing program. Applicants are placed on the waiting list according to the preferences as well as the date and time of their complete application. What happens if I move before I reach the top of the HCV wait list? It is your responsibility to notify the Omaha Housing Authority of any changes so we can reach you when you reach the top of the wait list. Information can be mailed or dropped off at 1823 Harney Street, Omaha, NE. 68102. If you have an online account with us, you can update your information at myportal.ohauthority.org . Return to top Resources Contact Us (402) 444-6900 1823 Harney Street Omaha, NE. 68102 Eligibility Requirements - Omaha Housing Authority Skip to content Main Navigation About OHA Employment Contact Us Search Our Properties View all Properties Public Housing Overview Apartments/Row Houses Senior Housing Houses/Duplexes Public Housing Affordable Housing Overview Farnam Building Apartments Apply for Affordable Housing Market Rate Overview Villas North Apply for Market Rate Housing Public Housing Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Apply For Housing FAQs Housing Vouchers Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Denial of Assistance Wait List Information Statement of Policies Moderate Rehabilitation Portability HUD VASH Program FAQs Current Residents Overview Programs & Services Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Bridges to Homeownership Program Resident Opportunities & Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program Youth Services Senior & Disabled Services Resident Associations Central Advisory Council (CAC) Resident Councils Supportive Services Choice Neighborhoods Intensive Services – Case Management Resident Tools Recertifications Maintenance Work Order HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Forms and Documents Paying Rent Contact My Property Manager Submit a Complaint Doing Business with OHA Overview Purchasing and Solicitation Information Bid Opportunities Required Forms Vendor Resources Landlords Overview Property Owner Information Housing Standards Why Inspections Fail HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Rent Information Utility Allowances Statement of Policy Objectives Forms Public Housing Eligibility Requirements Application Process FAQs Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible for the housing, an applicant must meet certain requirements, including but limited to those listed below. These criteria are evaluated at the time of the application. Citizen and/or Eligible Non-Citizen: One member of the household must be a citizen or eligible non-citizen Income Requirements: The applicant/household must have an annual income that does not exceed applicable income limits (listed below) Previous Outstanding Debt to a PHA: The applicant/household must not owe uncollected rent or miscellaneous charges for any program administered by the OHA or any other federal or state housing assistance program; Past Evictions: The applicant/household must not have been evicted from and OHA Public Housing unit within the past: Three (3) years, if eviction was for criminal activity or Two (2) years, if eviction was for nonpayment of rent and/or other noncriminal lease violations. Past Finding of Ineligibility or Past Withdrawal: The applicant/household must not have applied and been determined ineligible for housing assistance through OHA or withdrawn from the waiting list within the past six months. Background Check: Applicants will be denied if they have ever been convicted of the manufacture of methamphetamine on the premises of any federally-assisted housing project, are subject to a lifetime sex offender registry requirement or currently banned/barred from OHA property. Other criminal records during the past five years are reviewed based on time frame and type of convictions to determine eligibility. Income Requirements *Updated April 2025 # Persons in Family Public Housing 1 $63,700 2 $72,800 3 $81,900 4 $90,950 5 $98,250 6 $105,550 7 $112,800 8 $120,100 *call for information on income limits for households larger than 8 and income limits Additional Eligibility Information for Public Housing OHA has adopted preferences for admission to the public housing program. Applicants may inform OHA of their eligibility for preference at the time of initial application, or at any time while on the waiting list. Applicants will be required to provide documentation of their eligibility for the preference (verified again at the time of selection from the waiting list and final eligibility). Return to top Resources Contact Us (402) 444-6900 1823 Harney Street Omaha, NE. 68102 Application Process - Omaha Housing Authority Skip to content Main Navigation About OHA Employment Contact Us Search Our Properties View all Properties Public Housing Overview Apartments/Row Houses Senior Housing Houses/Duplexes Public Housing Affordable Housing Overview Farnam Building Apartments Apply for Affordable Housing Market Rate Overview Villas North Apply for Market Rate Housing Public Housing Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Apply For Housing FAQs Housing Vouchers Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Denial of Assistance Wait List Information Statement of Policies Moderate Rehabilitation Portability HUD VASH Program FAQs Current Residents Overview Programs & Services Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Bridges to Homeownership Program Resident Opportunities & Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program Youth Services Senior & Disabled Services Resident Associations Central Advisory Council (CAC) Resident Councils Supportive Services Choice Neighborhoods Intensive Services – Case Management Resident Tools Recertifications Maintenance Work Order HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Forms and Documents Paying Rent Contact My Property Manager Submit a Complaint Doing Business with OHA Overview Purchasing and Solicitation Information Bid Opportunities Required Forms Vendor Resources Landlords Overview Property Owner Information Housing Standards Why Inspections Fail HCV Residents – Small Area Fair Market Rents Rent Information Utility Allowances Statement of Policy Objectives Forms Housing Vouchers Eligibility Requirements Application Process Denial of Assistance Wait List Information Moderate Rehabilitation Portability HUD VASH Program Statement of Policies FAQs Application Process How do I apply for Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) assistance? The opening and closing dates of the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list is announced in the Omaha World-Herald, El Perico, the Omaha Star, and on OHA’s website at least 7 days prior to when the applications will be taken. Anyone interested in a voucher can go to OHA’s portal at my.portal.ohauthority.org to fill out a pre-application and select the HCV wait list. Once the time period for taking pre-applications for the wait list closes, a computerized lottery system will randomly choose a predetermined number of pre-applicants to fill out the full application. 1,500 will be selected for the 2023 lottery. What do I need to bring to my Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) appointment? Picture ID Social Security cards or proof of Social Security numbers for all members of your household Birth certificates (all members under 18) Documentation of any income and assets Proof of citizenship or eligible immigration status Proof of custody of children such as a court order, guardianship, or foster care If applicable please provide: Disability or handicap verification Marriage certificate Divorce decree What happens after my appointment? Everyone must pass a criminal background check, so the background checks are requested immediately after your appointment. Once you and family members pass background checks, verifications of any/all income are requested. Once the verifications are complete, your file is then calculated and ready for processing as vouchers become available. *It is important to bring all required documentation to your appointment. If you fail to provide all needed documents, you must provide the information within the designated time period. What happens if I am denied Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) assistance? You will be given a chance to request a hearing if you are denied Section 8 assistance. If the Hearing Officer upholds your withdrawal, you may reapply at a later date. Return to top Resources Contact Us (402) 444-6900 1823 Harney Street Omaha, NE. 68102