Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Hall County, Nebraska
Hall County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,210 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $943 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $23.27 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,210
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 4% less than in Nebraska
- Typical rent
- $943
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 12% less than in Nebraska
- Wage needed
- $23.27
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $48,400 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 47%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% more than in Nebraska
Only here
Renting in Hall County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Hall County has the highest typical rent in its area: $943, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Buffalo County ($936).
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At 62%, Hall County ranks 9th among the 93 counties in Nebraska for the lowest homeownership rate.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Hall County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Hall County was $1,342 a month in September 2026: 1.7% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $902 | $17.35 | $36,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $972 | $18.69 | $38,880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 | $23.27 | $48,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,505 | $28.94 | $60,200 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,928 | $37.08 | $77,120 |
HUD area: Hall County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 13 ZIP codes in Hall County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,100 in 68824 to $1,220 in 68803. 2 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,210).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 68801 | Hall County, NE | $900 | $970 | $1,210 | $1,510 | $1,930 |
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| 68801 | Howard County, NE | $900 | $970 | $1,210 | $1,510 | $1,930 |
| 68801 | Merrick County, NE | $900 | $970 | $1,210 | $1,510 | $1,930 |
| 68803 | Hall County, NE | $910 | $980 | $1,220 | $1,520 | $1,940 |
| 68803 | Howard County, NE | $910 | $980 | $1,220 | $1,520 | $1,940 |
| 68810 | Hall County, NE | $880 | $950 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,880 |
| 68824 | Hall County, NE | $800 | $890 | $1,100 | $1,380 | $1,810 |
| 68824 | Howard County, NE | $800 | $890 | $1,100 | $1,380 | $1,810 |
| 68832 | Hall County, NE | $900 | $970 | $1,210 | $1,500 | $1,960 |
| 68832 | Hamilton County, NE | $900 | $970 | $1,210 | $1,500 | $1,960 |
| 68883 | Adams County, NE | $880 | $950 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,860 |
| 68883 | Buffalo County, NE | $880 | $950 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,860 |
| 68883 | Hall County, NE | $880 | $950 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,860 |
- 68801 · Hall County, NE $1,210$1,510
- 68801 · Howard County, NE $1,210$1,510
- 68801 · Merrick County, NE $1,210$1,510
- 68803 · Hall County, NE $1,220$1,520
- 68803 · Howard County, NE $1,220$1,520
- 68810 · Hall County, NE $1,180$1,470
- 68824 · Hall County, NE $1,100$1,380
- 68824 · Howard County, NE $1,100$1,380
- 68832 · Hall County, NE $1,210$1,500
- 68832 · Hamilton County, NE $1,210$1,500
- 68883 · Adams County, NE $1,180$1,470
- 68883 · Buffalo County, NE $1,180$1,470
- 68883 · Hall County, NE $1,180$1,470
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Hall County, 47% of renter households are in that position; in Nebraska, 45%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
47%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
9,348 households rent in Hall County
- Spend half or more of their income 18%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 29%
- Spend less than 30% 53%
Compared with the state and the country
- Hall 47%
- Nebraska 45%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Hall County
HUD lists 36 properties with homes for low-income households in Hall County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 23
- HUD-assisted
- 8
- public housing
- 5
1,678 homes in all; 1,617 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Centennial,Golden,Pletcher,Rainbow,NonDw Public housing 910 N Boggs Ave, Grand Island 68803 281 homes, 280 low-income · Run by Hall County Housing Authority · Average payment: $335 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (308) 385-5530
- Riverbend Apts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 102 Lakeview Cir, Grand Island 68803 160 homes, 128 low-income · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Orleans, Western, Stolley, Scatt Sites Public housing 3021 W North Front St, Grand Island 68803 111 low-income homes · Run by Hall County Housing Authority · Average payment: $654 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (308) 385-5530
- Grandview Apartments HUD-assisted 3423 Kelly St, Grand Island 68803 102 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (308) 382-6163
- Walnut Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 504 N Elm St, Grand Island 68801 88 homes, 87 low-income · Studio: 23 · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 44 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Riverbend Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 106 Lakeview Cir, Grand Island 68803 96 homes, 81 low-income · In service since 2007
- Chrysalis Lutheran Homes HUD-assisted 2807 W Faidley Ave, Grand Island 68803 72 low-income homes · For older adults · (308) 381-7227
- Cherry Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 415 S Cherry St, Grand Island 68801 60 low-income homes · In service since 1997
- Cherry Park Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 415 S Cherry St, Grand Island 68801 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 1999
- Colonial Square HUD-assisted 508 E 16th St, Grand Island 68801 56 low-income homes · For families · (308) 384-7874
- Colonial Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 515 E 16th St, Grand Island 68801 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2005 · For families
- French Village HUD-assisted 936 S Clark St, Grand Island 68801 50 low-income homes · For families · (402) 861-6616
- Windridge Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 812 Windridge Ave, Grand Island 68803 40 low-income homes · In service since 2007
- Southlawn Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1737 Ada St, Grand Island 68803 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · In service since 1998
- Holiday Garden Townhomes I HUD-assisted 2004 N Wheeler Ave, Grand Island 68801 31 low-income homes · For families · (308) 382-7766
- Stonewood Townhomes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 838 Stonewood Ave, Grand Island 68803 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Woodland Park Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 4195 New York Ave, Grand Island 68803 28 low-income homes · In service since 2008
- Victory Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 2325 N Broadwell Ave, Grand Island 68803 26 low-income homes · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2016
- Woodland Park Townhomes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 4168 New York Ave, Grand Island 68803 26 low-income homes · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Holiday Garden Townhomes II HUD-assisted 2004 N Wheeler Ave, Grand Island 68801 24 low-income homes · For families · (308) 382-7766
- Mosaic Residential Services of Nebraska Tax credit (LIHTC) 2905 W 5th St, Grand Island 68803 24 low-income homes · In service since 2010
- Stonewood Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1128 Stonewood Ave, Grand Island 68803 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
- Shady Bend Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) Scattered Addresses, Grand Island 68801 20 low-income homes · 3 bd: 14 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2015
- Silverwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 716 W Stolley Park Rd, Grand Island 68801 20 low-income homes · 4 bd: 20 · In service since 1997
- Southlawn Apts III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1764 Ada St, Grand Island 68803 20 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2001
- Overland Trails Oasis Public housing 1413 Main St, Wood River 68883 20 homes, 19 low-income · Run by Wood River Housing Authority · Average payment: $561 a month · Average wait: 1 month · (308) 583-2405
- Hulett Park Homes Public housing 420 S High St, Cairo 68824 18 low-income homes · Run by Cairo Housing Authority · Average payment: $366 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (308) 485-4722
- Windridge Townhomes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 945 Windridge Ave, Grand Island 68803 18 low-income homes · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Countryside Villa Tax credit (LIHTC) 1415 Main St, Wood River 68883 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1997
- Ridgewood Crown Tax credit (LIHTC) 711 Ridgewood Ave, Grand Island 68803 12 low-income homes · In service since 2010
- Westridge Crown Tax credit (LIHTC) 828 Ridgewood Ave, Grand Island 68803 12 low-income homes · In service since 2011
- Fonner Villa HUD-assisted 1137 S Pine St, Grand Island 68801 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (308) 384-7896
- Central Nebraska Goodwill Housing HUD-assisted 1909 S Lincoln Ave, Grand Island 68801 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (308) 384-7896
- Plainview Tax credit (LIHTC) 611 Saturn St, Alda 68810 8 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1998
- Southlawn Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1830 Ada St, Grand Island 68803 16 homes, 7 low-income · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1999
- Island Terrace Public housing 911 Baumann Dr, Grand Island 68803 3 low-income homes · Run by Hall County Housing Authority · (308) 385-5530
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Hall County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Hall County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,800 | $32,950 | $52,750 |
| 2 people | $22,600 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,350 | $67,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,050 | $75,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,850 | $81,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $54,600 | $87,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,350 | $93,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,150 | $99,400 |
Area median income: $89,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Hall County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $812 – $992
- 1 bedroom $875 – $1,069
- 2 bedrooms $1,089 – $1,331
- 3 bedrooms $1,355 – $1,656
- 4 bedrooms $1,735 – $2,121
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Hall County Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 505 vouchers · 394 public housing units (308) 385-5530 Hall County Housing Authority: artenat@hcha.net
- Wood River Housing Authority Public housing · 19 public housing units (308) 583-2405 Wood River Housing Authority: wrha@cccusa.net
- Cairo Housing Authority Public housing · 18 public housing units (308) 485-4722 Cairo Housing Authority: caironehousing@gmail.com
Housing agencies in Nebraska Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Nebraska
What Nebraska law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-1416(1)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 14 days
- Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-1416(2)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 7 calendar days
- Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-1431(2)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-1437(1)-(2)
- Only a court order can remove youNeb. Rev. Stat. §76-1436
- Protection from retaliationNeb. Rev. Stat. §76-1439(1)-(2)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Hall County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Hall County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
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Cash to move in
$2,420
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,210
- Security deposit
- $1,210
- Total
- $2,420
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Hall County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $902; 1 bedroom: $972; 2 bedrooms: $1,210; 3 bedrooms: $1,505; 4 bedrooms: $1,928. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Hall County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,210) without spending more than 30% of income takes $23.27 an hour full time, or $48,400 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Hall County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $47,050 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Hall County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,089 and $1,331 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Hall County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,100 in 68824 to $1,220 in 68803. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Hall County?
HUD lists 36 properties with homes for low-income households in Hall County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Hall County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Hall County, 47% of renter households are in that position; in Nebraska, 45%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).