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The Genoa Housing Authority (GHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for general occupancy.


The GHA offers one Public Housing community with 20 units for general occupancy, ranging in size from 1 to 2 bedrooms. Please only apply if your family composition can fit into one of these units.


Please note: This waiting list has preferences. This means that applicants who qualify for these preferences will receive assistance before applicants who do not. Because of these preferences, applicants who do not qualify may have a longer wait to receive assistance.


To apply, visit the GHA to pick up an application, located at 301 E Willard St., Genoa, NE 68640, from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm CT, Monday-Friday.


Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the address listed above from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday.


Be sure to include these documents with the application: Social Security Cards and birth certificates for all household members, photo IDs for all adult household members, and proof of all income.


The GHA does have a preference for elderly and disabled households.


Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.


For more information, call the GHA office at (402) 993-2493 from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

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Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing Applicant Preferences

Genoa Housing Authority has preferences for: Elderly, Disabled. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

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Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Genoa Housing Authority.

Genoa Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 20 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

What should I do after applying to the Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

Who lives in Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Genoa Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Genoa Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, Genoa Housing Authority was managing 20 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 20 units occupied. This represents 100% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Genoa Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 22 people living in Public Housing units managed by Genoa Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 1.

How long did current Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 20 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 2 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 7 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 35 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Genoa Housing Authority.

Are there any Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 100% of its units occupied by households with 0% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How much do Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $21,154 The average annual income per person is $19,231 The average Public Housing household annual income is 36% of the local Area Median Income.

Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 1 5%
$5,000 - $9,999 1 5%
$10,000 - $14,999 6 30%
$15,000 - $19,999 3 15%
$20,000+ 9 45%

What is the source of income for Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 5 (25%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 15 (75%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $423 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $5,076.

How much does the average Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $358 per month or $4,296 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $7,160 per month, which is $85,920 per year.

What is the race and ethnicity of Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing households?

0% of Genoa Housing Authority Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.