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Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Up to $30,000 or 20% of project cost (whichever is less)
0% interest deferred loan. Repayment of the full balance is due and payable upon transfer of the title — no monthly payments during the deferral period.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Eligibility determined by family size and household income; varies by county. Funded by Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Funds.
- First-time buyer required: No
- Geographic restrictions: Available in NENEDD's service area, which includes Hall County (Grand Island) and other counties in northeast and central Nebraska.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for NENEDD Direct Homebuyer Assistance Program
Step 1: Contact NENEDD staff for a Direct Homebuyer Assistance application or download the pre-application from nenedd.org. Applicants must provide $1,000 of their own money toward closing fees and prepaid escrow accounts.
Notes
Funded through Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Funds. Funding availability varies by allocation cycle; verify current availability before applying.