Dorchester, NE Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Dorchester, NE

How do I qualify for low income housing in Dorchester, NE?
To qualify for low income housing in Nebraska, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Dorchester, NE

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Dorchester, NE, including:

Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.

In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Dorchester, NE. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.

We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Dorchester, Nebraska - Saline County

Studio Apartments $591

One Bedroom Apartments $694

Two Bedroom Apartments $872

Three Bedroom Apartments $1,229

List of Low Income Housing in or near Dorchester, NE

Housing Authority City of Crete - Crete

1600 Grove Avenue
Crete, NE - 68333
(402) 826-2678
Housing Authority City of Crete provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Saline County
Listing Location: 8.47 miles from Dorchester

Friend Housing Authority - Friend

1027 2nd Street
Friend, NE - 68359
(402) 947-6371
Friend Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD.There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Saline County
Listing Location: 8.71 miles from Dorchester

Linden Village Apartments - Milford

1015 Linden Ave
Milford, NE - 68405
(402) 761-2452
Linden Village Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Linden Village Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saline County
Listing Location: 9.40 miles from Dorchester