Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
Scotts Bluff County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,023 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $909 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.67 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,023
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 19% less than in Nebraska
- Typical rent
- $909
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 15% less than in Nebraska
- Wage needed
- $19.67
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $40,920 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 49%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 9% more than in Nebraska
Only here
Renting in Scotts Bluff County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Sioux County has the lowest typical rent ($745), 18% below the $909 in Scotts Bluff County.
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 Scotts Bluff 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 Scotts Bluff County was $943 a month in September 2026. 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 | $712 | $13.69 | $28,480 |
| 1 bedroom | $782 | $15.04 | $31,280 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,023 | $19.67 | $40,920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,294 | $24.88 | $51,760 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,454 | $27.96 | $58,160 |
HUD area: Scotts Bluff County, NE. 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 7 ZIP codes in Scotts Bluff County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 69341 to $1,060 in 69352. 1 ZIP code is above the county's fair market rent ($1,023).
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)
| 69341 | Banner County, NE | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,450 |
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| 69341 | Scotts Bluff County, NE | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,450 |
| 69352 | Scotts Bluff County, NE | $760 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,360 | $1,550 |
| 69353 | Scotts Bluff County, NE | $730 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,390 |
| 69355 | Scotts Bluff County, NE | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,450 |
| 69356 | Morrill County, NE | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,450 |
| 69356 | Scotts Bluff County, NE | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,450 |
- 69341 · Banner County, NE $1,010$1,290
- 69341 · Scotts Bluff County, NE $1,010$1,290
- 69352 · Scotts Bluff County, NE $1,060$1,360
- 69353 · Scotts Bluff County, NE $1,010$1,210
- 69355 · Scotts Bluff County, NE $1,010$1,290
- 69356 · Morrill County, NE $1,010$1,290
- 69356 · Scotts Bluff County, NE $1,010$1,290
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 Scotts Bluff County, 49% 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.
49%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
4,627 households rent in Scotts Bluff County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
- Spend less than 30% 51%
Compared with the state and the country
- Scotts Bluff 49%
- Nebraska 45%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Scotts Bluff County
HUD lists 16 properties with homes for low-income households in Scotts Bluff 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)
- 11
- HUD-assisted
- 4
- public housing
- 1
527 homes in all; 526 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Bluff View Manor Public housing 1011 15th Ave, Scottsbluff 69361 162 low-income homes · Run by Scotts Bluff County Housing Authority · Average payment: $358 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (308) 632-0473
- R C Scot Apartments HUD-assisted 1409 E 17th St, Scottsbluff 69361 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (308) 635-2904
- Village at Gering Tax credit (LIHTC) 155 L St, Gering 69341 49 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Cottonwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 325 L St, Gering 69341 49 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2001
- Lincoln House Tax credit (LIHTC) 1423 Broadway, Scottsbluff 69361 35 low-income homes · 1 bd: 33 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 1999
- Carolann Apartments HUD-assisted 1101 W 20th St, Scottsbluff 69361 32 low-income homes · For older adults · (308) 635-1055
- Cirrus House Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1501 E 18th St, Scottsbluff 69361 29 low-income homes · 1 bd: 29 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities
- Gering Valley Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 566 7th St, Gering 69341 28 low-income homes · In service since 2011
- Grey Eagle Apartments HUD-assisted 400 K St, Gering 69341 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (308) 436-5044
- Crown West Tax credit (LIHTC) 2027 Char Ave, Scottsbluff 69361 15 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 1999
- Randall Court HUD-assisted 1200 Sage St, Gering 69341 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (308) 635-1488
- Cirrus South Bend Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1531 E 18th St, Scottsbluff 69361 11 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · In service since 2012
- Monument View Villa Tax credit (LIHTC) 712 D St, Gering 69341 10 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2014 · For people with disabilities
- West Wing Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1802 1/2 17th Ave, Scottsbluff 69361 8 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities
- Barrier Free Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 480 A St, Gering 69341 7 low-income homes · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2001
- Valacia North Villa Tax credit (LIHTC) 817 7th St, Gering 69341 6 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities
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 Scotts Bluff County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Scotts Bluff 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: $90,900. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Scotts Bluff County, NE. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $641 – $783
- 1 bedroom $704 – $860
- 2 bedrooms $921 – $1,125
- 3 bedrooms $1,165 – $1,423
- 4 bedrooms $1,309 – $1,599
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
- Scotts Bluff County Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 508 vouchers · 162 public housing units (308) 632-0473 Scotts Bluff County Housing Authority: hpwn@scottsbluffhousing.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 Scotts Bluff County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Scotts Bluff County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
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Cash to move in
$2,046
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,023
- Security deposit
- $1,023
- Total
- $2,046
When you'll have it
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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 Scotts Bluff County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $712; 1 bedroom: $782; 2 bedrooms: $1,023; 3 bedrooms: $1,294; 4 bedrooms: $1,454. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Scotts Bluff County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,023) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.67 an hour full time, or $40,920 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Scotts Bluff 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 Scotts Bluff 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 $921 and $1,125 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Scotts Bluff County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 69341 to $1,060 in 69352. 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 Scotts Bluff County?
HUD lists 16 properties with homes for low-income households in Scotts Bluff 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 Scotts Bluff County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Scotts Bluff County, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Nebraska, 45%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).