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Homeownership

Homeownership is essential in establishing and sustaining livable and safe neighborhoods.

NeighborWorks® Lincoln works with families and individuals to help them realize their dream of homeownership. Our "full-cycle" lending program includes classes in financial fitness to enable individuals to achieve financial stability in preparation for homebuyer education. Mortgage counseling and assistance is provided for income-eligible homebuyer education graduates who can secure 0% interest second mortgages to help with closing costs, down payment assistance and repairs.

Each year, our homebuyers invest more than $9 million into first home purchases in Lincoln's neighborhoods.

Homeownership Education Program Video

  • Owning a Piece of the World
    Run time: 8 minutes
    Files size: 11mb
    Windows Media Player is required

    • Special Programs and Activities

  • Financial Fitness
    Educational classes are offered twice a year to help improve financial stability. Individual counseling sessions are also available by appointment.

  • Homebuyer Education
    Each month (except December), evening classes are offered free of charge to qualifying prospective homebuyers. Saturday classes are also offered once a quarter.

  • Mortgage Counseling and Assistance
    Graduates of Homebuyer Education classes are eligible for reduced interest rates and assistance with down payment and closing costs.

  • Frequently Asked Questions
    The most commonly requested information about our programs.

  • Program Guidelines
    General qualifications and income guidelines.
  • Click Here for the update!
    We have some changes to the First Home Program Guidelines starting September 1, 2008.

    • Additional Resources for Homeowners

  • Homeowner Packet from the city of Lincoln
  • Building Permit Information
    Home Owner Information about building permits. When do you need them, applications, fees, inspections and even advise on choosing a builder.
  • Summary of Housing Rehabilitation and Home Ownership Programs
    Information about Home Ownership Programs, Home Ownership Programs, First Home Program, First Home Program, and Demolition of Secondary Structures / Tree Management Program
  • NRSA and LMI Street Index and Maps