Omaha 100 Homebuyer Assistance
Omaha 100 Homebuyer Assistance is a second mortgage for homebuyers in Omaha, Nebraska, administered by Omaha 100, Inc. (partner of City of Omaha Planning Dept / Housing & Community Development).
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course
- DPA up to 20% of purchase price or $30,000 (confirm current cap with Omaha 100). Back-end DTI <=45%. No foreclosures within past 2 years; no delinquent student loans/taxes/utilities. HUD-certified homebuyer education required (FHAS, eHome America, or Credit Advisors Foundation). Non-refundable Mortgage Credit Report Fee ($132.44 single / $212.63 married).
- A home inside Omaha city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Omaha
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Income limit
80% of Douglas County’s area median income
HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.
Where it applies
Omaha’s homesThe homes in Omaha
- 62.5% single-familysingle-family
- 3.9% townhousetownhouse
- 3.4% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 29.4% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 0.8% mobile & othermobile home & other
$245,500
Omaha median home value
60.9%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Omaha
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program before funds are reserved.
Contact Omaha 100, Inc. (partner of City of Omaha Planning Dept / Housing & Community Development) to reserve funds
Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.
Work with a lender who handles the program
Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Questions about this program
What is Omaha 100 Homebuyer Assistance?
Omaha 100 Homebuyer Assistance is a second mortgage for homebuyers in Omaha, Nebraska, administered by Omaha 100, Inc. (partner of City of Omaha Planning Dept / Housing & Community Development). Omaha 100, Inc. is the City of Omaha's contracted nonprofit lender providing homebuyers with financial guidance, underwriting, and lending products including down payment assistance and City-backed second mortgages. Products are accessible across a range of credit scores and include conventional loans up to 97% LTV and second-mortgage products that eliminate the need for PMI. Down payment assistance up to 20% of price / $30,000. City-backed second mortgages. Eliminates need for PMI. Accessible across a range of credit scores. Conventional up to 97% LTV. Funding comes from City of Omaha (CDBG/HOME) / City-backed second mortgages.
How much assistance does it provide?
Omaha 100 Homebuyer Assistance offers up to $30,000 in assistance. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Omaha 100, Inc. (partner of City of Omaha Planning Dept / Housing & Community Development) determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
Omaha 100 Homebuyer Assistance is a second mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by Omaha 100, Inc. (partner of City of Omaha Planning Dept / Housing & Community Development). The assistance is recorded in second position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Omaha 100 Homebuyer Assistance is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. A homebuyer education course is required. DPA up to 20% of purchase price or $30,000 (confirm current cap with Omaha 100). Back-end DTI <=45%. No foreclosures within past 2 years; no delinquent student loans/taxes/utilities. HUD-certified homebuyer education required (FHAS, eHome America, or Credit Advisors Foundation). Non-refundable Mortgage Credit Report Fee ($132.44 single / $212.63 married).
What are the income limits?
Omaha 100 Homebuyer Assistance limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Total household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income (HUD). Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.
Where does it apply?
Omaha 100 Homebuyer Assistance serves homebuyers purchasing in Omaha, Nebraska.
How do you apply?
Applications for Omaha 100 Homebuyer Assistance go through Omaha 100, Inc. (partner of City of Omaha Planning Dept / Housing & Community Development), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Also for Omaha homebuyersOther programs open to Omaha homebuyers
- Habitat for Humanity of Omaha Homeownership ProgramAssistance available
- NENEDD Direct Homebuyer Assistance ProgramUp to $30,000
- Purchase Resell Rehab Down Payment Assistance (NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska)Up to $20,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 78 programs for OmahaProgram terms are set by Omaha 100, Inc. (partner of City of Omaha Planning Dept / Housing & Community Development) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.