510 Marshall Avenue
Bertrand, NE 68927
The Bertrand Housing Authority is pleased to announce the opening of the Sunset View Villa! The new apartment complex was made possible through the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust (NAHTF), along with South Central Economic Development District (SCEDD), Phelps County Development Corporation (PCDC), Bertrand Community Builders, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, and the Village of Bertrand.
Move in Anticipated Date: June 1, 2024
Applications will be available online on March 4th. In-person applications will be accepted at the Village Office on April 3rd, beginning at 9:00 AM. Or email HA68927@outlook.com.
Apartment Unit Description
- Living Area – 952 Finished Square Feet
- Garage – 257 Square Feet
- 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 1 Common/Family Area, Generous Closet Space
- Washer/Dryer Units in Each Unit
- Private Back Patio Overlooking Spacious Lawn
- One Pet Allowed (with signed Pet Agreement)
Restrictions: One dog under 45 pounds, or one cat under 25 pounds, or 2 songbirds, or a
fish aquarium up to 10 gallons
Rent
NAHTF Units Rent: $1,075/month
Market Rate Units Rent: $1,250/month
Rent includes all utilities, yard maintenance, and snow removal. Phone, cable, internet services are contracted by the Tenant seperately.
Units are considered ADA accessible-built. Bathroom handrails may be requested for installation at no charge.
All units face west towards Marshall Avenue, Bertrand, NE.
Application Process
Every applicant must complete the BHA Sunset Villa Application for Occupancy and meet the required application guidelines before being considered for residency.
Phelps County 2023 Household Income Limits
Three of the five units are designated as Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) and must have tenants that qualify at or below 120% of the AMI (Area Median Income) as defined by HUD for Phelps County. Combined household income may not exceed the listed amount. The remaining two are considered ‘Market Rate’ units and do not have income restrictions.
No more than 4 persons of an immediate family may reside in a 2-bedroom unit, per federal HUD standards, and must be listed on the BHA Sunset Villa Application for Occupancy.
Tenant Application Requirements: all steps must be completed before application is reviewed
- BHA Sunset View Villa Application for Occupancy – All applicants must complete the Income Eligibility sections IV and V before consideration as an applicant. Based on unit availability, an applicant may be placed in a Market Rate unit at the rental rate, if a NAHTF Rate unit is not available. Application Includes:
* Rental References of Last 2 Landlords: contact phone numbers and email addresses
* Verification of Employment of Applicant and Co-Applicant (if applicable)
* Household Income Sources & Assets Listing: as outlined in the Application for Occupancy - Credit Report – recent within 3 months, available for free from one of the main credit service agencies: Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion.
- Upon selection as an eligible tenant, RentWise Tenant Education – certificate of 8-hour course completion of all 6 online modules must be submitted within 10-days of notification. RentWise
Additional Forms
Tenant Rules and Regulations
Tenant Selection Policy
Fair Housing Statement
The Bertrand Housing Authority will use affirmative marketing procedures including, but not limited to, marketing to local or regional residents & tenants of public housing and manufactured housing, other families assisted by public housing agencies, and households identified to be potentially eligible but least likely to apply, including Seniors and those living with disabilities.
The Nebraska Fair Housing Act prohibits the Owner (Bertrand Housing Authority, Village of Bertrand) from discrimination because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, or ancestry.
