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Columbus Housing Authority
Columbus Housing Authority is based in Columbus, Platte County, NE and administers 108 Section 8 vouchers and 100 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NE104. Program type: Combined. Households served: 161. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 11.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68601 | $820 | $870 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,500 |
| 68631 | $910 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $1,660 |
| 68634 | $820 | $870 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,500 |
| 68640 | $750 | $940 | $1,030 | $1,260 | $1,460 |
| 68642 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,380 |
| 68643 | $840 | $950 | $1,160 | $1,400 | $1,520 |
| 68644 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,380 |
| 68647 | $830 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,510 | $1,510 |
| 68653 | $1,070 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,940 | $1,950 |
| 68660 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,340 |
| 68758 | $710 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,540 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Columbus Housing Authority
2554 40th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
Phone: (402) 564-1131
Official website: columbusha.com
Email updates
About Columbus Housing Authority
Overview
The Columbus Housing Authority operates 100 public housing units and administers 108 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 161 households. With an occupancy rate of 83%, the authority offers a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Scale and standing
In Nebraska, the Columbus Housing Authority ranks 18th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 22 housing authorities in the state. This places it in the middle tier, alongside other authorities like the Norfolk Housing Authority and the Grand Island Housing Authority, which also serve significant numbers of households with rental assistance.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Columbus Housing Authority ranges from $960 to $1,220, with an average of $1,045. This is slightly below the state average of $1,088. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 68653 at $1,220, while the lowest is in ZIP code 68758 at $960.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.