How many housing & financial resources are in Nebraska?

Women's Corner tracks 15 housing & financial resources for women in Nebraska.

Are housing & financial resources in Nebraska free?

15 of the 15 listed housing & financial resources in Nebraska are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Nebraska have housing & financial resources?

Listings span cities including Lincoln, Omaha.

What are some examples of housing & financial resources in Nebraska?

Featured entries include Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA), Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, Salvation Army — Nebraska Housing, Omaha Housing Authority, Lincoln Housing Authority.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

7 of 15 Nebraska housing & financial listings include phone numbers.

How long is the Section 8 waitlist?

It varies wildly — a few months in smaller markets, 5+ years in cities like LA, NYC, and DC. Apply to multiple Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in your region. PHAs give preference to families with children, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and homeless applicants — make sure you check every preference box you qualify for.

211 is a free, 24/7 nationwide referral line run by United Way. Call or text 211 to reach a live specialist who connects you to local rent assistance, utility help, food, childcare, transportation, and emergency funds. They know the small local funds Google won't show you. Always start here in a financial emergency.

Can I get TANF as a single mother?

Yes — TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is the main cash assistance program for low-income parents with minor children. Apply through your state's Department of Human/Social Services. Benefits, time limits, and work requirements vary by state. You can receive TANF and SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and childcare assistance simultaneously.

What if I'm being evicted?

Call 211 and your local legal aid office the same day you're served — most states have Emergency Rental Assistance programs through the LIHEAP/ERA pipeline that can pay back rent. You have the right to a court hearing before eviction — don't move out before the hearing. DV survivors have additional protections under VAWA that block eviction based on the abuse.

Best Housing & Financial in Nebraska — 15 resources

About Housing & Financial for Women

Housing and financial assistance for women combines federal programs (HUD, TANF, SNAP, LIHEAP) with state and local efforts. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing are administered by local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), with VAWA giving survivors of domestic violence priority and emergency transfer rights. Emergency shelter and rapid rehousing run through HUD's Continuum of Care and Coordinated Entry. Mothers with custodial children typically qualify for TANF cash assistance and family-priority housing. Community action agencies and 211 lines coordinate utility help, emergency funds, and rent assistance. This directory covers PHAs, shelter systems, 211 referral lines, and community action agencies.

Housing & Financial in Nebraska

Nebraska district courts hear family matters in each of its 93 counties, with many counties using county court for paternity and child support. The Child Support Enforcement division operates under DHHS. Omaha and Lincoln dominate the state's population. Legal Aid of Nebraska and the Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence provide statewide civil legal aid and safety services to women.

15 Resources

1. Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) — Free

NIFA finances first-time-buyer mortgages, down-payment assistance, and the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Single mothers can apply through NIFA-participating lenders for below-market rates and up to

0,000 in DPA. Reach the Lincoln office at 402-434-3900 or use the site's lender directory to start.

402-434-3900 · 1230 O St Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68508 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Habitat for Humanity of Omaha — Free

Habitat Omaha builds and rehabs affordable homes across north and south Omaha, selling them to qualifying families with a zero-interest mortgage. Applicants put in sweat-equity hours and complete homebuyer education; call 402-457-5657 to attend an info session at the Cass Street headquarters before applying.

402-457-5657 · 1228 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68102 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Salvation Army — Nebraska Housing — Free

The Salvation Army's Western Division coordinates emergency shelter, rapid-rehousing dollars, and rent/utility assistance for Nebraska families in crisis. Call 402-898-6000 for the divisional office, or 211, to be routed to the nearest local Corps that takes walk-ins in cities like Omaha, Lincoln, North Platte, and Scottsbluff.

402-898-6000 · Omaha, NE · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Omaha Housing Authority — Free

OHA administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, runs public-housing communities like Pleasantview and Spencer Homes, and operates the Family Self-Sufficiency program that lets working voucher-holders escrow rent increases. The waitlist opens periodically; call 402-444-6900 to check status or for site-based applications.

402-444-6900 · 540 S 27th St, Omaha, NE 68105 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Lincoln Housing Authority — Free

LHA at 57th and R operates Lincoln's public housing inventory and the Section 8 voucher program. Family Self-Sufficiency, a Homeownership Voucher option, and Mainstream vouchers for people with disabilities are also offered. Call 402-434-5500 to be added to a waitlist or to ask about move-in-ready vacancies.

402-434-5500 · 5700 R St, Lincoln, NE 68505 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Together Inc. — Omaha Housing Help — Free

Together Inc. on Saddle Creek runs Omaha's largest emergency rental-assistance fund — capable of paying past-due rent and utilities for families facing eviction. Together also operates a food pantry and a rapid-rehousing program for households exiting shelters. Call 402-345-0866 for an intake appointment.

402-345-0866 · 821 N Saddle Creek Rd Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68104 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. Open Door Mission — Omaha — Free

Open Door Mission at North 23rd in Omaha shelters women and children at the Lydia House and Garland Thompson Men's Center, providing meals, case management, and onsite job training. Walk-in intake is 24/7; call 402-422-1111 to ask whether beds are open before traveling across the metro.

402-422-1111 · 2828 N 23rd St E, Omaha, NE 68110 · 24/7 · Visit Website

8. HUD.gov — Find Local Office — Free

HUD.gov's office locator returns the Omaha Field Office address and contact, the regional FHEO civil-rights line, and the link to every Nebraska public-housing authority. Mothers facing fair-housing discrimination or HUD-program problems start here to find the correct complaint pathway.

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9. HUD Homeless Resources — Free

HUD's homelessness page links to every Continuum of Care in the country. The Omaha-Council Bluffs CoC, Lincoln-Lancaster County CoC, and Balance-of-State CoC each coordinate shelter, rapid-rehousing, and permanent supportive housing referrals — the right entry point for mothers literally homeless or fleeing DV.

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10. LIHEAP — Energy Assistance — Free

LIHEAP funds Nebraska's Energy Assistance Program, administered through DHHS, which helps low-income households pay heating bills, cooling bills, and weatherization. The federal site explains income limits ($55,500 for a family of four in 2026), then links to the Nebraska application portal.

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11. Salvation Army — Find Help — Free

SalvationArmyUSA.org's 'Find Help' locator returns the nearest Corps office to any Nebraska ZIP; some Corps handle rent, others utility-only, and a few have shelter beds. Calling the locator number listed in your search results is faster than calling the divisional office for an immediate need.

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12. Catholic Charities USA — Free

Catholic Charities USA links to the Archdiocese of Omaha's Catholic Charities — which runs the St. Martin de Porres family shelter, a microbusiness incubator, and immigration legal services. Mothers needing concrete help that crosses categories (housing, food, ID replacement) find CC's case-management model useful.

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13. United Way Worldwide — Free

United Way Worldwide funds the 211 system in Nebraska. The site also lists each local United Way (Midlands, Lincoln-Lancaster, Greater Hastings, Tri-Cities) and the family-stability initiatives they fund — many of which provide gap rent, deposits, and utility help directly.

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14. Habitat for Humanity — Free

Habitat for Humanity's national site hosts the affiliate locator returning Habitat Omaha, Habitat Lincoln, and rural Nebraska affiliates. It also lists the ReStore retail locations where donations and shopping fund builds — a useful furniture-and-appliance source for mothers moving into a new apartment.

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15. Family Promise — Free

Family Promise has affiliates in Omaha and Lincoln that shelter homeless families in rotating congregations while pairing them with intensive case management. The model is designed to keep kids in their school district during a housing crisis — call the national site's locator to reach a local affiliate.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many housing & financial resources are in Nebraska?: Women's Corner tracks 15 housing & financial resources for women in Nebraska.
Are housing & financial resources in Nebraska free?: 15 of the 15 listed housing & financial resources in Nebraska are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Nebraska have housing & financial resources?: Listings span cities including Lincoln, Omaha.
What are some examples of housing & financial resources in Nebraska?: Featured entries include Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA), Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, Salvation Army — Nebraska Housing, Omaha Housing Authority, Lincoln Housing Authority.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 7 of 15 Nebraska housing & financial listings include phone numbers.
How long is the Section 8 waitlist?: It varies wildly — a few months in smaller markets, 5+ years in cities like LA, NYC, and DC. Apply to multiple Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in your region. PHAs give preference to families with children, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and homeless applicants — make sure you check every preference box you qualify for.
What does 211 do?: 211 is a free, 24/7 nationwide referral line run by United Way. Call or text 211 to reach a live specialist who connects you to local rent assistance, utility help, food, childcare, transportation, and emergency funds. They know the small local funds Google won't show you. Always start here in a financial emergency.
Can I get TANF as a single mother?: Yes — TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is the main cash assistance program for low-income parents with minor children. Apply through your state's Department of Human/Social Services. Benefits, time limits, and work requirements vary by state. You can receive TANF and SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and childcare assistance simultaneously.
What if I'm being evicted?: Call 211 and your local legal aid office the same day you're served — most states have Emergency Rental Assistance programs through the LIHEAP/ERA pipeline that can pay back rent. You have the right to a court hearing before eviction — don't move out before the hearing. DV survivors have additional protections under VAWA that block eviction based on the abuse.