Housing authoritiesNEKearney Housing Agency
Kearney Housing Agency
Kearney Housing Agency is based in Kearney, Buffalo County, NE and administers 153 Section 8 vouchers and 185 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NE004. Program type: Combined. Households served: 308. Occupancy: 94%. ZIP codes served: 14.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Single Family Detached), effective 2026-03-31. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $29 | $29 | $29 | $29 | $30 |
| Heating (Oil / Electric) | $26 | $31 | $36 | $41 | $46 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $1 | $1 | $1 | $2 | $2 |
| Cooking (Oil / Electric) | $4 | $4 | $6 | $8 | $10 |
| Other Electric | $20 | $23 | $32 | $41 | $50 |
| Air Conditioning | $29 | $30 | $34 | $38 | $42 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $4 | $6 | $7 |
| Water Heating (Oil / Electric) | $12 | $14 | $17 | $21 | $25 |
| Water | $29 | $31 | $44 | $62 | $81 |
| Sewer | $32 | $35 | $55 | $85 | $115 |
| Trash Collection | $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 |
| Range / Microwave | $106 | $106 | $106 | $106 | $106 |
| Refrigerator | $95 | $95 | $95 | $95 | $95 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68812 | $830 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,700 |
| 68836 | $820 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,690 |
| 68840 | $870 | $870 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,770 |
| 68844 | $800 | $830 | $1,020 | $1,370 | $1,680 |
| 68845 | $870 | $870 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,770 |
| 68847 | $970 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,540 | $1,970 |
| 68849 | $870 | $870 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,770 |
| 68858 | $830 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,700 |
| 68861 | $840 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,720 |
| 68866 | $830 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,700 |
| 68869 | $850 | $890 | $1,100 | $1,380 | $1,810 |
| 68870 | $1,060 | $1,060 | $1,290 | $1,680 | $2,160 |
| 68876 | $970 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,540 | $1,970 |
| 68956 | $790 | $890 | $1,100 | $1,380 | $1,810 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Kearney Housing Agency
2715 Avenue I, Kearney, NE 68847
Phone: (308) 234-3000
Email updates
About Kearney Housing Agency
Overview
The Kearney Housing Agency operates 185 public housing units and administers 153 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 308 households. With an occupancy rate of 94%, the agency offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher assistance in Kearney, Nebraska.
Scale and standing
The Kearney Housing Agency ranks first among the four authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the area. It stands at 17th in the state in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 22 authorities with voucher programs. Peer agencies like the Shelton Housing Authority and the Ravenna Housing Authority do not offer Section 8 vouchers, making the Kearney Housing Agency a significant provider of rental assistance in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $960 to $1210, with an average of $1016. This is slightly below the state average of $1088. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 68870 at $1210, while the lowest is in ZIP code 68858 at $960.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Shelton Housing AuthorityShelton, NE
- Ravenna Housing AuthorityRavenna, NE
- Gibbon Housing AgencyGibbon, NE
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.