Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 229 · Households served: 164 · Occupancy: 71% · ZIP codes served: 18
The Beatrice Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 229 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 164 households, with an occupancy rate of 71%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Gage County, Nebraska.
The Beatrice Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in its service area. It holds the 11th position in the state based on the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 22 authorities that offer vouchers in Nebraska. Its peer, the Wymore Housing Authority, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers, highlighting the significant role Beatrice plays in providing rental assistance in the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $960 to $1390, with an average of $1065. This is slightly below the state average of $1088. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 68331 at $1390, while the lowest is in ZIP code 68341 at $960.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68301 | $840 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,460 | $1,830 |
| 68309 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,590 |
| 68310 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,590 |
| 68318 | $960 | $1,050 | $1,380 | $1,640 | $2,160 |
| 68328 | $850 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,550 | $1,840 |
| 68331 | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,720 | $2,250 |
| 68341 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,560 |
| 68342 | $760 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,420 | $1,460 |
| 68357 | $800 | $880 | $1,140 | $1,380 | $1,780 |
| 68358 | $900 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,610 | $1,840 |
| 68368 | $890 | $940 | $1,150 | $1,590 | $1,790 |
| 68381 | $720 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,240 | $1,550 |
| 68415 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,590 |
| 68422 | $970 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,670 | $2,190 |
| 68424 | $1,030 | $1,090 | $1,420 | $1,920 | $1,930 |
| 68458 | $720 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,580 |
| 68465 | $790 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,570 | $1,730 |
| 68466 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,590 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
Home · Housing Authorities · FMR by ZIP · Section 8 Voucher Amounts