Housing cost is costing you employees
When an entry-level or mid-wage employee cannot find an apartment in Kearney they can afford, one of three things happens: they commute, they quit, or they never accept the offer in the first place. Every open shift that drags on and every early resignation has a housing problem somewhere behind it.
- A new hire who cannot find affordable housing near work does not stay a new hire for long.
- Commuting from outside Kearney turns small disruptions — weather, car trouble, overtime — into missed shifts.
- Wage increases chase housing costs. Removing the housing bottleneck costs you nothing.
What Prairie View is
Prairie View is 97 renovated one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and townhomes in downtown Kearney. Rents are set by a federal affordable-housing program rather than by the market, so they stay within reach of hourly wages. There is a maximum household income based on household size — and most hourly workforces sit comfortably inside those limits.
What it costs your company
Nothing. There is no contract, no sponsorship, no master lease and no liability on your side. Employees apply as individuals and sign their own leases. Your only role is telling your people that the option exists.
What we will do for your team
- Come on site for a benefits fair or a shift change
- Provide printed and digital materials in English and Spanish
- Give your HR team a direct line at the leasing office
- Prioritize tour scheduling for your employees
Which wages qualify
Every household under these limits can apply. Limits are set annually for Buffalo County.
| Household size | Maximum annual income | Roughly equal to full-time hourly pay of |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $44,460 | $21.38/hr |
| 2 people | $50,820 | $24.43/hr |
| 3 people | $57,180 | $27.49/hr |
| 4 people | $63,480 | $30.52/hr |
| 5 people | $68,580 | $32.97/hr |
| 6 or more people | $73,680 | $35.42/hr |
This is combined household income: in a two-earner household, both incomes are counted together. Limits are updated each year.
Have someone contact me
Tell us about your workplace and our Community Business Manager will call you back within one business day.
Prairie View Apartments is managed by RWI Property Management.