Program: Combined · Public housing units: 185 · Section 8 vouchers: 153 · Households served: 308 · Occupancy: 94% · ZIP codes served: 14
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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