Growing Nebraska communities through affordable housing and agribusiness.
Relationship to the State Government: Quasi-Government
Current Staff Size: 30
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1978
The Nebraska Mortgage Finance Fund is created

1983
The Nebraska Investment Finance Authority is established

1997
The Tax Swap Transaction to Preserve Volume Cap is created

2005
The award winning Housing Study Grant program begins

2021
Assisted 95,000 buyers in realizing their homeownership dreams
Total Financing Provided
Renters Served Since 1983
Homeowners Served Since 1983
Signature Program
Collaborative Resource Allocation for Nebraska (CRANE)
CRANE is a unique public process involving creative utilization of LIHTC with state AHTC in collaboration with other housing resources for non-traditional developments. Designed to facilitate projects of a size and scope, typically outside regular development resources, the program fosters collaboration between the resource providers to fund unique projects that benefit targeted populations. In 20 years, nearly $365 million has been invested in communities across the state.
Units created: 2,800 Units Developed
Future Focus

Shannon Harner
Executive Director
“NIFA will be implementing a more data-driven approach to resource allocation, measuring progress toward community-identified housing goals and working to identify programs and strategies that result in positive outcomes. We believe this approach will more efficiently leverage successful strategies and create a roadmap for success across Nebraska communities.”