National Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
The National Housing Trust Fund is a federal resource that supports the development of safe, quality housing for low and very-low-income individuals and families, including vulnerable populations and the homeless.
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates HTF funding to participating jurisdictions (PJs). The State of Nebraska receives funds as a PJ, and the Department of Economic Development administers the program on behalf of the State.
Eligible Activities Include:
- The acquisition and rehabilitation of housing to create rental housing for persons with extremely low incomes.
- The rehabilitation or new construction of rental housing.
- Adaptive re-use of buildings for rental housing.
- Operating cost assistance and reserves.
The HTF will focus on rental housing for households at or below 30% of the Area Median Income for a period of 30 years.
The HTF has Three Funding Categories:
- Collaborative Resource Allocation for Nebraska (CRANE)
- Targeted needs
- Permanent housing
Who is Eligible to Apply for HTF Funds?
Funding for projects under the Targeted Needs and Permanent Housing categories may be applied for by a non-profit 501(c)(3) or 501 (c)(4) housing or related organization, or a public housing authority. Eligible applicants will be required to comply with HTF requirements and demonstrate their capacity to carry out an eligible activity. Other housing programs may be used in conjunction with HTF funds.
How to Apply for HTF Funds:
Applicants meeting all eligibility requirements may submit an application for the appropriate category. Typically, successful applicants complete their project within 24 months of an award.
Application Deadlines:
The application cycles for Targeted Needs and Permanent Housing are available, and applications will be accepted in an open cycle with no clear deadline.
For information on deadlines, eligibility, and instructions on how to apply for the CRANE category, please contact the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA).
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Application Guidelines & Grant Administration
Guidelines
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DED Minimum Rehab Standards | December 16, 2021 | |
| Grantee Implementation Schedule | Excel | December 16, 2021 |
| Homebuyer – Program Guidelines Checklist | Word | December 16, 2021 |
| HTF 2018 Chapter 1 Introduction | Word | December 16, 2021 |
| HTF 2018 Chapter 2 Applications | Word | December 16, 2021 |
| HTF 2018 Chapter 3 Exhibits | Word | December 16, 2021 |
| HTF Proforma | Excel | December 16, 2021 |
| HTF Rehabilitation Standards | Word | December 16, 2021 |
| Nebraska Site Review Form | September 6, 2022 |
Forms & Templates
Contract Special Conditions Forms & Templates
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| HTF Grantee Information Sheet Form | Word | December 17, 2021 |
| NAHTF_HOME_Grantee_Information_Sheet | December 9, 2021 | |
| Request for Funds | Word | December 17, 2021 |
| Template_Authorization to Request Funds | Word | December 17, 2021 |
Performance of HTF Contract Forms
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| HOME Activity Set-Up Report and Instructions | December 17, 2021 | |
| HTF Contract Amendment Request | Word | December 17, 2021 |
| HTF Contract Amendment Request | December 17, 2021 |
Reporting Forms & Templates
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Certification-of-Compliance-with-Nebraska-Department-of-Environment-Energy | December 10, 2021 | |
| Certification-of-Compliance-with-Nebraska-Department-of-Environment-Energy | Word | December 10, 2021 |
| Notification of Annual Audit | December 10, 2021 | |
| Notification_of_Annual_Audit | Word | December 10, 2021 |
| Public Benefits Summary Report | December 10, 2021 |
Environmental Review Record Forms by Level of Review
Categorically Excluded Not Subject To (CENST)
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 24 CFR 58.6 – Other Requirements | Word | December 14, 2021 |
| Determination of Level of Review | Word | December 14, 2021 |
| Finding of CENST Activity Form | Word | December 14, 2021 |
Categorically Excluded Subject To (CEST)
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 24 CFR 58.6 – Other Requirements | Word | December 14, 2021 |
| 8 Step Process for Compliance with Floodplain Management Form | Word | December 14, 2021 |
| Certification of Continued Environmental Compliance | Word | December 14, 2021 |
| Determination of Level of Review | Word | December 14, 2021 |
| Instructions for HUD Form 7015.15 (Request for Release of Funds and Certification) | June 22, 2022 | |
| Notice of Intent to Request a Release of Funds (Site Specific) | Sample | Word | December 14, 2021 |
| Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds (Tiered Reviews) | Sample | Word | December 14, 2021 |
| Request for Release of Funds and Certification Form | December 14, 2021 | |
| Statutory Checklist Form | September 19, 2022 | |
| Tier-II Template | September 19, 2022 | |
| Timing Summary Worksheets | Excel | December 14, 2021 |
Environmental Assessment (EA)
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Step Process for Compliance with Floodplain Management Form | Word | December 14, 2021 |
| Assessment Checklist Template | September 19, 2022 | |
| Certification of Continued Environmental Compliance | Word | December 14, 2021 |
| Determination of Level of Review | Word | December 14, 2021 |
| Instructions for HUD Form 7015.15 (Request for Release of Funds and Certification) | June 22, 2022 | |
| Request for Release of Funds and Certification Form | December 14, 2021 | |
| Sample | Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) & Request Release for Funds (RROF) | September 19, 2022 | |
| Tier-II Template | September 19, 2022 | |
| Timing Summary Worksheets | Excel | December 14, 2021 |
Data for Applicants and Grantees
HOME and HTF Subsidy Limits
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| HOME Maximum Per Unit Subsidy Limits (March 17, 2022) | April 12, 2022 | |
| HOME Maximum Per Unit Subsidy Limits (September 9, 2021) | December 14, 2021 | |
| HOME Maximum Per-Unit Subsidy Limits (June 4, 2018) | December 14, 2021 | |
| HOME Maximum Per-Unit Subsidy Limits (June 4, 2020) | December 14, 2021 | |
| HOME Maximum Per-Unit Subsidy Limits (May 24, 2017) | December 14, 2021 | |
| HOME Maximum Per-Unit Subsidy Limits (May 9, 2019) | December 14, 2021 | |
| HOME Maximum Per-Unit Subsidy Limits (November 18, 2015) | December 14, 2021 | |
| HOME Maximum Per-Unit Subsidy Limits (November 7, 2017) | December 14, 2021 |
Questions about the National Housing Trust Fund?
