Valley Vue Apartments — Income-Restricted Housing in Orleans, NE 68966
405 S College Ave, Orleans, NE 68966
8 units · 1 BR
Leasing office: (308) 473-3935Directions
How to apply
- Call the leasing office at (308) 473-3935 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1980
- Bedrooms
- 8 1 bedroom
- HUD inspection
- HUD inspection score: 83/100 (Mar 2026) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.
- Accessible units
- 1
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Rents and income limits in 68966
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,010/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,400/yr
Income limits (2026)
Harlan County, NE area · median family income $106,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,350 | $37,250 | $59,600 |
| 2 | $25,550 | $42,600 | $68,100 |
| 3 | $28,750 | $47,900 | $76,600 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $53,200 | $85,100 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $57,500 | $91,950 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $61,750 | $98,750 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $66,000 | $105,550 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $70,250 | $112,350 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 68966 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $734 |
| 1 bedroom | $840 | $838 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $1,014 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,374 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,380 |
Wider area = Harlan County, NE. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,030 (68971) to $1,160 (68967).
Census figures for 68966 (2020–2024 average): median rent $588. Median household income $62,250. 17% of homes are rented.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 68966's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 68966Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Valley Vue Apartments?
Call (308) 473-3935 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Valley Vue Apartments in Orleans, NE 68966. These records do not show openings.
Is Valley Vue Apartments Section 8 housing?
Valley Vue Apartments is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.
How many units are at Valley Vue Apartments?
Public records list 8 units at Valley Vue Apartments in Orleans, NE 68966. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Valley Vue Apartments?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 68966 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Valley Vue Apartments?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Valley Vue Apartments in Orleans, NE 68966. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Orleans, NE 68966?
Most income-restricted buildings in Orleans, NE 68966 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $37,250, and $53,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($59,600 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Orleans, NE 68966?
For many programs in Orleans, NE 68966, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $37,250 a year for 1 person and $53,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $59,600 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Orleans, NE 68966?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Orleans, NE 68966, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Orleans, NE 68966 is $1,010 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Valley Vue Apartments take Section 8 vouchers?
Valley Vue Apartments is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.