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Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Affordable home with 0% interest mortgage; may include down payment assistance
No interest charged on the mortgage. Habitat retains right of first refusal on resale.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Targets low-to-moderate income families; the Tallgrass Community development is aimed at workers earning $15-$39 per hour (e.g., teachers, nurses).
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Designed primarily for first-time homebuyers; applicants must occupy as primary residence.
- Geographic restrictions: Service area covers Sarpy County, Nebraska, including Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, and surrounding communities. The Tallgrass Community development consists of 30 affordable single-family homes in Papillion within a larger 600-home mixed-income development.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County Homeownership Program
Step 1: Apply through Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County. Approved applicants are enrolled in mortgage-readiness education before purchase. Habitat may also offer down payment assistance to qualifying buyers. Construction on the Tallgrass Community began around Labor Day 2025 and is expected to be completed by early 2027.
Notes
Tallgrass Community applications opened in 2025. Verify current application windows directly with Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County.