NEBRASKA HOUSING RESOURCE
Providing Housing Opportunities in Lincoln, NE
Recent Updates
Here’s a recap of the accomplishments of Nebraska Housing Resource since July 2025:
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Provided a grant of over $200,000 to NeighborWorks Lincoln in support of the acquisition and site preparation of three units (ARPA demolition site prep grant)
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Originated a construction loan to F&G Properties, LLC at 2% interest for partial funding of five new construction units in Waverly in collaboration with West Gate Bank (2024 and 2020 MWHF grants)
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Originated a construction loan to Schneider Custom Homes at 2% interest for partial funding of two triplex units in southwest Lincoln in collaboration with West Gate Bank (2020 MWHF grant)
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Provided funds for a blended rate construction loan to Hartland Homes for funding of three new construction units in Lincoln in collaboration with Cattle Bank (2022 MWHF grant)
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Helped 10 buyers in Lincoln close on Hartland Homes new construction homes with down payment assistance 0% interest non-amortizing loans in collaboration with Gershman Mortgage and Licoln Federal Savings Bank (2023 NAHTF grant)
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Helped four buyers in Lincoln close on Scheele-Kayton/Hoppe Development new construction homes (Foxtail Meadows) with $30,000 each of down payment assistance 0% interest non-amortizing loans (2022 NAHTF grant).
We are currently looking to provide 1% interest loans to builders in Lincoln for new construction owner-occupied homes. We typically provide $125,000 per property at a maximum loan of $750,000. These homes must have an appraised value of $330,000 or less. Please reach out if you or anyone you know might be interested.
This $330,000 maximum will soon be raised to $375,000 cost to construct (not including lot value) with the implementation of Nebraska LB768.
We’re also looking to provide down payment assistance funds for buyers for new construction homes in Lincoln at $15,000 per property. These buyers must be under 120% area median income and the home must have a sales price of under $384,000. Mortgage lenders, realtors, and builders: please reach out if interested.
This funding is a $15,000 loan at 0% interest. It is non-amortizing (no monthly payments) and only due on future sale of the home.
Homes
for Sale
New construction or renovated homes sold by builders or developers.
Down Payment
Assistance
Funding from federal and internal resources are available to qualified buyers.
Funding Assistance for Builders
Down payment assistance for builders and developers in affordable areas.
What We Do
Housing Opportunities
For Buyers
NHR assists with funding for homes sold by builders and developers that qualify. Down payment assistance is also offered through the Affordable Housing Assistance Program.
For Builders
NHR provides funding assistance for builders and developers through programs such as the Lincoln Workforce Housing Investment Fund and the Construction Loan Program for single-family homes.
Making a difference in our community
Here are a few ways we’re transforming neighborhoods
Collaborations
Working with developers and builders to create affordable housing for Lincoln residents.
Workforce Housing Program
Creating housing that is affordable to workers and close to their jobs.
Homeownership Opportunity Program
NHR provides affordable housing opportunities after participating in a certified home buyer education program.
