1 local down payment assistance program for homebuyers in the City of Lincoln, checked against the official page.
| Program | Amount | Type | First-time buyer | Income limit | Price limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down Payment Assistance | 5% down payment plus closing costs | Deferred loan | Not stated | Not stated | $265,905 (existing home, as of September 1, 2026) | Offered |
Income and price limits often vary by household size. Look up your county's area median income and HUD income limits.
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Interest-free, payment-deferred loan; repayment is due on sale. Amounts and forgiveness depend on property location. Assistance is not guaranteed.
Last checked Nov 3, 2026 · Official source (opens in new tab) ↗
You may also qualify for 1 statewide Nebraska program. Local and state assistance can sometimes be layered; confirm with each administrator.
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Many down payment programs require a homebuyer class or counseling session. These agencies are approved by HUD and offer pre-purchase counseling or homebuyer education, usually free or low cost. From HUD's housing counselor list ↗, retrieved Nov 4, 2026.
Yes. We list 1 local program checked against official pages: Down Payment Assistance from NeighborWorks Lincoln (5% down payment plus closing costs).
Published on the official pages: Down Payment Assistance: $265,905 (existing home, as of September 1, 2026).
Interest-free, payment-deferred loan; repayment is due on sale. Amounts and forgiveness depend on property location. Assistance is not guaranteed.
Sometimes. Nebraska also has 1 statewide program listed here; whether they can be layered with local help depends on each program's rules, so ask both administrators.
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