Nebraska Affordable Housing
Trust Fund (NAHTF)
The Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) was established by the Nebraska Affordable Housing Act in 1996. These funds are distributed to eligible applicants to support the provision of decent, affordable housing statewide, to encourage economic development and to promote the general prosperity of all Nebraskans.
What projects are eligible for NAHTF grants?
NAHTF provides funding for housing development projects and nonprofit capacity building/operating assistance to stimulate the development of safe, decent and affordable housing. See section below titled “NAHTF Funding Categories” for details.
Projects supported by NAHTF must serve beneficiaries that make at or below 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI) in the county they reside in.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Local and Governmental Subdivisions
- State and federally recognized local or regional Public Housing Authorities or Agencies
- Community Action Partnership Agencies
- Community-based, Neighborhood-based, or Reservation-based nonprofits with tax exempt status of 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) who have demonstrated a mission that includes affordable housing development and/or services. All nonprofits must verify they are an active tax-exempt organization at the time of application submission.
Applicants may partner with for-profit entities; however, the eligible applicant organization is the entity responsible for the application and administration of the NAHTF funds and contract compliance. Applicants must review and follow the NAHTF Application Guidelines published for the current cycle prior to submitting application.
How do I apply?
A pre-application is required by the due date indicated for the current application cycle. If a project meets eligibility requirements, the completed full application is submitted to the Department of Economic Development by the due date indicated for the current application cycle.
All applications are submitted electronically using AmpliFund, the Department’s grant management system. Applicants are expected to contact their regional housing program representative prior to applying. The applications are accessed using the links provided in teh boxes below.
2025 NAHTF Housing Development Pre-Application
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2025 NAHTF Housing Development Application
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2025 NAHTF Technical Assistance Pre-Application
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2025 NAHTF Technical Assistance Application
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NAHTF Funding Categories
Homebuyer Projects
Homebuyer Projects are designed to finance new construction, acquisition and/or rehabilitation of existing units and/or provide homebuyer assistance in the form of down payment and/or closing costs. Projects must serve eligible homebuyers that make at or below 120% area median income.
Rental Housing
Rental Housing projects are designed to finance the new construction, or the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of multi-family rental units. Projects must ensure a portion of or all units are affordable to tenants making at or below 120% of area median income.
Homeowner Rehabilitation
Homeowner Rehabilitation projects provide financing to assist owner-occupants with the repair, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of their homes.
Technical Assistance & Capacity Building
Technical Assistance projects assist eligible nonprofit, community or neighborhood-based organizations by providing financial resources to undertake activities that will increase their capacity for creating affordable housing.
Data for Applicants & Grantees
DED Grants Help Center
Plans & Reports
Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP)
Contact DED Housing
Application Guidelines & Grant Administration
Application Guidelines
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 01: 2025 NAHTF Application Guidelines V1.2 | April 24, 2025 | |
| 02: Homebuyer Program Guidelines Checklist | Word | February 20, 2025 |
| 03: Rental Program Guidelines Checklist | Word | February 20, 2025 |
| 04: Homeowner Program Guidelines Checklist | Word | February 20, 2025 |
| 05: 2025 Rental Development Worksheet | Excel | March 10, 2025 |
| 06: 2025 Homebuyer Development Worksheet | Excel | March 19, 2025 |
| 07: 2025 Cash Match Commitment Form | Word | February 20, 2025 |
| 08: Budget and Cost Analysis Calculators for OOR and Homebuyer projects | Excel | February 24, 2023 |
| Housing Application Best Practices | March 14, 2024 | |
| Lead-Based Paint Flow Chart | February 20, 2025 | |
| Lead-based Paint Q&A | April 24, 2025 | |
| Nebraska Site Review Form | October 27, 2022 |
NAHTF Application Guidelines Archive
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 00 2024 NAHTF Application Guidelines | March 13, 2024 | |
| 01 2023 NAHTF Application Guidelines | February 9, 2023 | |
| 02 2023 NAHTF FAQs | November 30, 2023 | |
| 03 2023 Homebuyer Program Guidelines Checklist | Word | March 23, 2023 |
| 04 2023 Rental Program Guidelines Checklist | Word | October 24, 2023 |
| 05 2023 Homeowner Program Guidelines Checklist | Word | February 28, 2023 |
| 06 2022 NAHTF Application Guidelines | April 24, 2023 | |
| 07 2022 NAHTF FAQ | April 25, 2022 | |
| 08 2021 NAHTF Application Guidelines | April 24, 2023 | |
| 09 2021 NAHTF FAQ | April 24, 2023 |
Grant Administration
The NAHTF manual is being reviewed and updated. NAHTF Recipients should refer to an Award’s Program Guidelines, Award Contract, and NAHTF Application Guidelines while administering an award. Recipients may also contact the Housing Program Representative for their region as needed for additional guidance.
NAHTF Policy Memos
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Policy Memo 19-02: NAHTF Program Income | December 20, 2021 | |
| Policy Memo 16-01 (Revised): Recapture of Net Proceeds from Sale of Homebuyer and Homeowner Projects | December 20, 2021 | |
| Policy Memo 15-02: NAHTF Resources and Income Limits up to 120% of AMI | December 20, 2021 | |
| Policy Memo 15-01: Lead Based Paint Standards | December 20, 2021 | |
| Policy Memo 14-01: Policy change on the New Construction Purchase Price or After-Rehabilitation Value Maximum Limits of Homeownership Units Assisted | December 20, 2021 | |
| 00 Policy Memo 24-02: Required Documents for Reimbursement | May 16, 2024 |
Press Releases
Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund Supports Home Ownership, Community Growth across the State
Department of Economic Development Publishes Application Guidelines for 2025 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund
DED to Accept Public Comments on Proposed Allocation of Anticipated $12.75 Million in Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Funds
DED Announces Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund Investments across the State
Training & Workshops
2025 NAHTF Workshops and Open Office Hour Registration
- 2025 Getting Started-NAHTF Application Guidance | Slides
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Open Office Hour 3/6/25 | Slides
- Open Office Hour 4/3/25 | Slides
- Open Office Hour 5/3/25 | Slides
- 2025 NAHTF Technical Assistance Full Application Recorded Guidance: Video | Slides
- 2025 NAHTF Housing Development Full Application Recorded Guidance: Video | Slides
- Housing Development Application Demo: Video
- NAHTF Homebuyer Development Worksheet Demonstration: Video
2024 NAHTF Recorded Workshops
- 2024 NAHTF Technical Assistance Full App Recorded Guidance | Slides
- 2024 NAHTF Housing Development Full Application Recorded Guidance | Slides
- 2024 NAHTF Technical Assistance Pre-Application Recorded Guidance | Slides
- 2024 NAHTF Housing Development Pre-Application Recorded Guidance | Slides
- 2024 Application Supplement Slide Deck
- Open Office Hour Slides – 4/11/2024
- Open Office Hour Slides – 2/22/2024
- Open Office Hour Slides – 3/14/24
- Open Office Hour Registrations
2023 NAHTF Recorded Workshops
2021 State Agency Trainings
Part 1, State Agency Training for NAHTF projects:
- Craig Thelen, State Electrical Board –Doug.Hohbein@nebraska.gov |
- Doug Hohbein, State Fire Marshal – Craig.Thelen@nebraska.gov | [slides]
- Lali Sage, Dept of Labor – Lali.Sage@nebraska.gov | [slides]
Part 2, State Agency Training for NAHTF projects:
https://sonvideo.webex.com/sonvideo/ldr.php?RCID=5a06477452699eeadb9cc62d064aa07f
- Jessica Tapp | Jessica.tapp@nebraska.gov
- ngpc@envreview@nebraska.gov
Department of Health & Human Services
- Ellen Zoeller | Ellen.Zoeller@nebraska.gov | 402-471-0783
Radon Program Manager - Doug Gillespie | Doug.Gillespie@nebraska.gov
Program Manager, Office of Environmental Health Hazards & Indoor Air
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
- Bryce Puck | Bryce.Puck@nebraska.gov | 402-471-3683
Energy Conservation Program Specialist - Lynn Chamberlin | Lynn.Chamberlin@nebraska.gov | 402-471-3358
Building Program Specialist
Forms & Templates
Contract Special Conditions Forms & Templates
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Authorization to Request Funds Template | Word | December 26, 2024 |
| Fair Housing | December 9, 2021 | |
| Homebuyer Program Guidelines For Lease Purchase Projects | December 17, 2021 | |
| NAHTF Minimum Standards For Rehabilitation | October 31, 2022 | |
| Nebraska Site Review Form | October 27, 2022 | |
| Tenant Selection Process | April 25, 2023 | |
| Transition Plan for Lease-to-Own Projects | April 25, 2023 |
Performance of NAHTF Contract
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| NAHTF Minimum Standards For Rehabilitation | October 31, 2022 | |
| Reimbursement Request Form | Excel | May 9, 2023 |
| Technical Guide for Determining Income and Allowances | April 9, 2025 |
Reporting Forms & Templates
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Certification-of-Compliance-with-Nebraska-Department-of-Environment-Energy | Word | December 10, 2021 |
| NAHTF Certification of Costs Template | Word | December 14, 2022 |
| Nebraska Site Review Form | October 27, 2022 | |
| Public Benefits Summary Report | December 10, 2021 |
Environmental Review Record Forms by Level of Review (Only applicable to specific award years per award contract.)
Exempt
| 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 Exempt Activity | December 14, 2021 |
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 |
| 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 | |
| Tier II Template – NAHTF | Word | February 15, 2022 |
| Timing Summary Worksheets | Excel | May 9, 2023 |
Environmental Assessment (EA)
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Step Process for Compliance with Floodplain Management Form | Word | December 14, 2021 |
| Assessment Checklist Template | Word | October 28, 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) | February 23, 2024 | |
| Request for Release of Funds and Certification Form | December 14, 2021 | |
| Template | CDBG Notice of Finding No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Notice of Intent to Request Release for Funds (NOIRROF) | Word | June 15, 2023 |
| Tier-II Template | Word | September 19, 2022 |
| Timing Summary Worksheets | Excel | May 9, 2023 |
Data for Applicants and Grantees
NAHTF Sales Price Limits
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FY 2024 Nebraska NAHTF Home Sales Price Limits (Follow instructions for finding 140% Sales Price Limit.)
- Methodology for Calculating FY 2024 HOME Homeownership Value Limits
- Historical Data
Rent Limits
Subsidy Limits
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