2023 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) Housing Development Application

Important Notice: Applicant Organization must use their own AmpliFund account to submit applications. Third Party Application Preparers must request to be added as a user to the Applicant’s own AmpliFund account in order to submit an application under the Applicant’s AmpliFund account. Please contact support@dednebraska.zendesk.com for assistance. The Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) was established by the 1996 Nebraska Affordable Housing Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§58-701 through 58-711). The Act was adopted to address the state’s affordable housing needs and called for a portion of the documentary stamp tax from Nebraska real estate transactions to be transferred to the NAHTF providing a resource to increase the supply and improve the quality of affordable housing in Nebraska and to encourage economic development and promote the general prosperity of all Nebraskans.

NAHTF provides funding for housing projects and technical/capacity building assistance to stimulate development of safe, decent and affordable housing.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DUE DATE IS THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023, BY 5:00PM (CENTRAL TIME) Pre-recorded Application Workshop: A pre-recorded application workshop will be available for viewing. See Application Guidelines for details. Open Office Hours: Check Application Guidelines for Timeline. Only Applicants and/or the Application Preparers with Pre-Applications submitted will be invited to attend.

NAHTF Application Guidelines: https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/nahtf Pro-Formas for Rental Project applications need to be submitted PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. Pro-Formas for homebuyer projects may be submitted for feedback from their Program Representative, but must be done as early as possible to ensure time for review and feedback. Check Application Guidelines for date and details. Site review forms may be submitted for new construction, rental rehab, rehab conversion, and infrastructure to request review by Housing Program Representative. Check Application Guidelines for date site review forms must be received in order to ensure review can be done prior to Application Submission.

Application Guidelines will give guidance on accessing resources and submitting questions regarding the Application or use of AmpliFund.

Who is eligible to apply? 1. Governmental subdivisions 2. Public housing authorities 3. Community action agencies 4. Community-based, neighborhood-based, or reservation-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organizations For-profit entities working in conjunction with one of the other eligible applicant organizations are eligible to receive NAHTF funds. The eligible applicant organization must be the Applicant for the NAHTF funds and shall be the entity that enters into the DED contract.

For Assistance with the Grant Management System, AmpliFund, go to DED Grants Help Center: https://dednebraska.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/7931736146715-How-to-Request-Help Resources: General and Program specific user guides are found at https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/amplifund/ Weekly open office hours are provided by AmpliFund Support Team for AmpliFund specific questions. These are held every Thursday from 2:00-3:00PM (CT). See bottom of DED Grants Help Center page for Zoom Meeting Details. Statewide Relay System: Individuals, who are hearing and/or speech impaired and have a TTY, may contact the Department through the Statewide Relay System by calling (800) 833-7352 (TTY) or (800) 833-0920 (voice). The relay operator should be asked to call DED at (800) 426-6505 or (402) 471-3111.