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NeighborWorks Lincoln First Time Home Buyer Program

Down payment, closing cost, and limited rehabilitation assistance for eligible first-time homebuyers in Lincoln.

About this program

NeighborWorks Lincoln administers home ownership programs funded by the City of Lincoln Urban Development Department. The First Time Home Buyer Program helps moderate-income buyers with down payment and closing costs, and may include limited rehabilitation assistance for structural or maintenance issues after purchase.

Eligibility

Eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing homes within Lincoln city limits who meet income, occupancy, and program rules.

Requirements

  • Applicant generally must not have owned a home in the past three years
  • Complete homebuyer education and NeighborWorks Lincoln application requirements
  • Meet income, property, financing, occupancy, and purchase requirements