National Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
The National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development funds research-based affordable rental housing solutions for extremely low-income Nebraskans.
Funder: Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Due Dates: Rolling (Targeted Needs & Permanent Housing) | See NIFA for CRANE deadlines
Funding Amounts: No fixed cap; maximum per-unit subsidy aligns with HOME program limits; up to 30% of each grant may be used for operating cost assistance.
Summary: Supports new construction, rehabilitation, and operation of affordable rental housing for extremely low-income Nebraskans.
Key Information: All projects must serve households at or below 30% of Area Median Income (AMI).
Description
The National Housing Trust Fund (HTF), administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, provides federal funding to expand and preserve affordable rental housing for extremely low-income individuals and families in Nebraska. The program targets vulnerable populations, including seniors, people experiencing homelessness, and survivors of domestic violence, by supporting property acquisition, new construction, rehabilitation, and limited operating cost assistance. The HTF operates through three funding categories: Collaborative Resource Allocation for Nebraska (CRANE), Targeted Needs, and Permanent Housing. All projects must comply with strict income, environmental, and fair housing requirements.
