How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 68116?

For ZIP 68116 in Douglas County, NE, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,650 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,485 to $1,815 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 68116?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 68116, by bedroom size: studio $1,310, 1-bedroom $1,390, 2-bedroom $1,650, 3-bedroom $2,190, 4-bedroom $2,470. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 68116?

Vouchers for Douglas County are administered by Omaha Housing Authority, Douglas County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 68116 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 68116

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 68116 in Douglas County, Nebraska: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Nebraska.

Studio

$1,310

1 BR

$1,390

2 BR

$1,650

3 BR

$2,190

4 BR

$2,470

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,485

FMR (100%)

$1,650

High (110%)

$1,815

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 68116 at $1,650 is $282 higher than the Douglas County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,368. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 68116?

Source-of-income protection status for Nebraska is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Douglas County

Omaha Housing Authority
Omaha · PHA code NE001
5,548 Section 8 units
Douglas County Housing Authority
Omaha · PHA code NE153
1,410 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 68116 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 68116?: For ZIP 68116 in Douglas County, NE, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,650 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,485 to $1,815 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 68116?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 68116, by bedroom size: studio $1,310, 1-bedroom $1,390, 2-bedroom $1,650, 3-bedroom $2,190, 4-bedroom $2,470. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 68116?: Vouchers for Douglas County are administered by Omaha Housing Authority, Douglas County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 68116 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Douglas County overview All of Nebraska

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 68116 maps to Douglas County, NE · FIPS 31055. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.