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Lincoln Housing Authority
Lincoln Housing Authority is based in Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE and administers 3,388 Section 8 vouchers and 200 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NE002. Program type: Combined. Households served: 3,223. Occupancy: 89%. ZIP codes served: 44.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartments), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $59 | $63 | $68 | $73 | $78 |
| Heating (Electric) | $14 | $17 | $37 | $43 | $72 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $2 | $2 | $4 | $4 | $6 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $3 | $3 | $5 | $6 | $8 |
| Other Lighting | $53 | $55 | $60 | $65 | $70 |
| Air Conditioning | $5 | $6 | $8 | $10 | $12 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $11 | $14 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $7 | $8 | $11 | $13 | $16 |
| Sewer & Water | $36 | $37 | $46 | $56 | $67 |
| Trash | $23 | $23 | $23 | $23 | $23 |
| Range | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68017 | $900 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,500 | $1,800 |
| 68065 | $820 | $890 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,640 |
| 68301 | $840 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,460 | $1,830 |
| 68317 | $1,070 | $1,140 | $1,390 | $1,920 | $2,160 |
| 68333 | $770 | $840 | $1,060 | $1,460 | $1,610 |
| 68336 | $910 | $980 | $1,140 | $1,540 | $1,820 |
| 68339 | $940 | $1,000 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $1,900 |
| 68358 | $900 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,610 | $1,840 |
| 68366 | $1,120 | $1,180 | $1,400 | $1,870 | $2,120 |
| 68368 | $890 | $940 | $1,150 | $1,590 | $1,790 |
| 68372 | $1,240 | $1,320 | $1,610 | $2,230 | $2,510 |
| 68402 | $820 | $880 | $1,070 | $1,480 | $1,670 |
| 68404 | $900 | $960 | $1,190 | $1,640 | $1,850 |
| 68419 | $990 | $1,060 | $1,330 | $1,760 | $2,070 |
| 68423 | $790 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,670 |
| 68428 | $990 | $1,120 | $1,380 | $1,930 | $2,060 |
| 68430 | $800 | $850 | $1,040 | $1,440 | $1,620 |
| 68438 | $1,400 | $1,490 | $1,820 | $2,520 | $2,830 |
| 68461 | $1,180 | $1,250 | $1,530 | $2,100 | $2,350 |
| 68462 | $930 | $990 | $1,210 | $1,680 | $1,880 |
| 68465 | $790 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,570 | $1,730 |
| 68502 | $780 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,590 |
| 68503 | $880 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,770 |
| 68504 | $900 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,820 |
| 68505 | $1,000 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,800 | $2,020 |
| 68506 | $1,030 | $1,090 | $1,330 | $1,840 | $2,070 |
| 68507 | $820 | $870 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,650 |
| 68508 | $820 | $880 | $1,070 | $1,480 | $1,670 |
| 68510 | $790 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,600 |
| 68512 | $1,110 | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,240 |
| 68514 | $900 | $970 | $1,140 | $1,550 | $1,810 |
| 68516 | $1,130 | $1,210 | $1,470 | $2,040 | $2,290 |
| 68517 | $900 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,610 | $1,820 |
| 68520 | $1,390 | $1,480 | $1,800 | $2,490 | $2,800 |
| 68521 | $1,130 | $1,200 | $1,460 | $2,020 | $2,270 |
| 68522 | $1,070 | $1,140 | $1,390 | $1,920 | $2,160 |
| 68523 | $1,000 | $1,060 | $1,300 | $1,800 | $2,020 |
| 68524 | $860 | $920 | $1,120 | $1,550 | $1,740 |
| 68526 | $1,170 | $1,250 | $1,520 | $2,100 | $2,370 |
| 68527 | $1,030 | $1,100 | $1,340 | $1,840 | $2,060 |
| 68528 | $1,160 | $1,230 | $1,500 | $2,080 | $2,330 |
| 68531 | $1,010 | $1,080 | $1,310 | $1,820 | $2,040 |
| 68532 | $1,040 | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,870 | $2,100 |
| 68588 | $950 | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,700 | $1,910 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Lincoln Housing Authority
5700 R St, Lincoln, NE 68505
Phone: (402) 434-5500
Official website: l-housing.com
Email updates
About Lincoln Housing Authority
Overview
The Lincoln Housing Authority operates 200 public housing units and administers 3,388 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 3,223 households. With an occupancy rate of 89%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher recipients in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Scale and standing
The Lincoln Housing Authority ranks second in the state of Nebraska by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 22 housing authorities in the state. This significant scale allows it to provide substantial support to families in need, making it one of the largest voucher providers in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,020 to $1,660, with an average of $1,203. This is higher than the state average of $1,088. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 68520 at $1,660, while the lowest is in ZIP code 68339 at $1,020.
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.