Greg Paskach News Today

A handful of people have converted detached garages into homes in Omaha. Building it was the easy part.

"Increasing production, preserving the existing housing stock that we have and advancing the stability of residents and neighborhoods," Paskach says

Omahas getting $20 million from the Biden administration to create more housing that people with low to moderate incomes can afford.

Omahas getting $20 million from the Biden administration to create more housing that people with low to moderate incomes can afford.

Omahas getting $20 million from the Biden administration to create more housing that people with low to moderate incomes can afford.

Evictions in Douglas County took a sharp rise this year, with more than 3,000 evictions proceedings recorded in January through June, according to Nebraska Supreme Court data.

"Missing middle homes, which fill a niche between detached single-family homes and big apartment buildings, are still rare in the Omaha area.

"Missing middle homes, which fill a niche between detached single-family homes and big apartment buildings, are still rare in the Omaha area but can help bridge affordability gap.

Worrying about paying bills and potential eviction are just two of the many stressors that come with renting on a low income in Omaha, where affordable housing is in short supply.

Worrying about paying household bills and potential eviction are just two of the many stressors that come with renting on a low income in Omaha, where affordable housing is in short supply.