Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Ainsworth, NE 69210
3 affordable buildings in 69210 · 1 more within 27 mi
Ainsworth, NE 69210 has 3 income-restricted buildings: 1 tax credit, 1 public housing, and 1 usda rural. 1 more is listed within 27 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 69210
Ainsworth Park Homes
524 E 4th St, Ainsworth, NE 69210
30 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Ainsworth Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 4 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Colonial Estates
626 N Main St, Ainsworth, NE 69210
18 units · 1–2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Residence of Ainsworth
152A S Hall St, Ainsworth, NE 69210
12 units · 2–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No buildings in 69210 match this filter.
Nearby
Meadow View Homes
400 Panzer St, Bassett, NE 68714
20.9 mi away
20 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Bassett Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 3 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 69210
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,010/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,400/yr
- Renters in 69210 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 62%
Income limits (2026)
Brown County, NE area · median family income $76,000. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $19,800 | $32,950 | $52,750 |
| 2 | $22,600 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $42,350 | $67,800 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $47,050 | $75,300 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $50,850 | $81,350 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $54,600 | $87,350 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $58,350 | $93,400 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $62,150 | $99,400 |
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 | 69210 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $734 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $775 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $1,014 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,374 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,380 |
Wider area = Brown County, NE. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (69217) to $1,030 (69214).
Census figures for 69210 (2020–2024 average): median rent $843. Median household income $56,625. 27% of homes are rented. 62% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 43% pay half or more.
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 69210's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 69210Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Ainsworth, NE 69210?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Ainsworth, NE 69210, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Ainsworth, NE 69210 have openings?
These lists for Ainsworth, NE 69210 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Ainsworth, NE 69210?
Use the phone number on each building card in Ainsworth, NE 69210. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Ainsworth, NE 69210?
In Ainsworth, NE 69210, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 69210?
This directory lists 3 income-restricted buildings in Ainsworth, NE 69210. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 69210?
Yes — this page also lists 1 income-restricted building in ZIP codes near Ainsworth, NE 69210 (within about 27 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Ainsworth, NE 69210?
Most income-restricted buildings in Ainsworth, NE 69210 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 $32,950, and $47,050 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($52,750 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 Ainsworth, NE 69210?
For many programs in Ainsworth, NE 69210, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $32,950 a year for 1 person and $47,050 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $52,750 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Ainsworth, NE 69210?
There is no single waiting list for Ainsworth, NE 69210. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Ainsworth, NE 69210?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists public housing, tax-credit apartments in Ainsworth, NE 69210. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Ainsworth, NE 69210?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Ainsworth, NE 69210, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Ainsworth, NE 69210 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Ainsworth, NE 69210?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Ainsworth, NE 69210. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Ainsworth, NE 69210?
This page may still list buildings in Ainsworth, NE 69210 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
Nearby ZIP codes
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 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.
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