Nebraska Affordable Housing
Trust Fund (NAHTF)
The Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund is a resource to help increase the supply and improve the quality of affordable housing in Nebraska. The NAHTF provides matching funds for federal resources, and aims to serve the lowest-income individuals for the longest period of time.
What projects are eligible for NAHTF grants?
NAHTF provides funding for housing projects and capacity building/operating assistance to stimulate the development of safe, decent and affordable housing.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants for NAHTF awards include local and governmental subdivisions, public housing authorities, community action agencies, and community-based, neighborhood-based, or reservation-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organizations. Applicants may partner with for-profit developers, builders, lenders, human service providers, and state or federal agencies. The eligible applicant organization must be the applicant for the NAHTF funds.
How do I apply?
If an applicant’s project meets eligibility requirements, a completed application for the appropriate funding category is submitted to the Department of Economic Development by a deadline. Typically, successful applicants complete their project within 24 months of an award.
Data for Applicants & Grantees
AmpliFund
Plans & Reports
Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP)
Contact DED Housing
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.
NAHTF Housing Development Application
Application Period:
NAHTF Technical Assistance Application
Application Period:
Application Guidelines & Grant Administration
Application Guidelines
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 01 NAHTF Application Guidelines (2022) | February 8, 2022 | |
| 02 Homebuyer Program Guidelines Checklist | Word | March 18, 2022 |
| 03 Homeowner Program Guidelines Checklist | Word | February 8, 2022 |
| 04 Rental Program Guidelines Checklist | Word | February 8, 2022 |
| 05 Match Documentation Form | Word | February 8, 2022 |
| 06 Rental Pro-Forma Project Design Spreadsheets | Excel | February 8, 2022 |
| 07 Budget and Cost Analysis Calculators for OOR and Homebuyer projects | Excel | March 16, 2022 |
| Lead-based Paint Q&A | February 25, 2022 | |
| NAHTF FAQ | April 25, 2022 | |
| Nebraska Site Review Form | October 27, 2022 |
Grant Administration
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 01 – Welcome to Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund | December 17, 2021 | |
| Chapter 02 – Administrative Overview | December 17, 2021 | |
| Chapter 03 – Homeowner Rehabilitation | December 17, 2021 | |
| Chapter 04 – Homebuyer Activities | December 17, 2021 | |
| Chapter 05 – Rental Housing Activities | December 17, 2021 | |
| Chapter 06 – Nonprofit Capacity Building and Operating | December 17, 2021 | |
| Chapter 07 – NAHTF Contract | December 17, 2021 | |
| Chapter 08 – Environmental Review | December 17, 2021 | |
| Chapter 09 – Procurement | December 17, 2021 | |
| Chapter 11 – Relocation | December 17, 2021 | |
| Chapter 12 – Financial | December 17, 2021 | |
| Chapter 13 – Reporting | December 17, 2021 | |
| Chapter 14 – Monitoring | December 17, 2021 |
NAHTF Policy Memos
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Policy Memo 19-02: NAHTF Program Income | December 20, 2021 | |
| Policy Memo 16-01: Recapture of Net Proceeds from Sale of Homebuyer and Homeowner Projects | December 20, 2021 | |
| Policy Memo 16-01 (Revised): Recapture of Net Proceeds from Sale of Homebuyer and Homeowner Projects | December 20, 2021 | |
| Policy Memo 15-03: System for Award Management (SAM) and Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) 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 |
Training & Workshops
2022 NAHTF Recorded Workshops
- Pre-App Workshop, February 11, 2022 –Video | Slides
- Full App Workshop, March 11, 2022 – Video | Slides
- 2022 NAHTF Supplement to Workshop_AFVideo
2021 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Template_Authorization to Request Funds | Word | December 17, 2021 |
| Tenant Selection Process | December 9, 2021 | |
| Transition Plan Lease Purchase Projects | December 9, 2021 |
Performance of NAHTF Contract Forms
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| NAHTF Request for Funds Form | Word | October 17, 2022 |
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
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 | |
| Statutory Checklist Form | Word | December 14, 2021 |
| Tier II Template – NAHTF | Word | February 15, 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 | 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) | 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) | Word | September 19, 2022 |
| Tier-II Template | Word | September 19, 2022 |
| Timing Summary Worksheets | Excel | December 14, 2021 |
Data for Applicants and Grantees
Home Value and After-Rehab Limits
To determine the Homeownership Value Limit for NAHTF, please refer to NAHTF Policy Guidance 14-01.
Rent Limits
Subsidy Limits
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