Program: Combined · Public housing units: 100 · Section 8 vouchers: 108 · Households served: 161 · Occupancy: 83% · ZIP codes served: 11
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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