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Neb Homeowner Assistance Fund launched

By John Nixon

02/05/2022

(KLZA)--Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has announced the launch of the Nebraska Homeowner Assistance Fund.

Nebraska received $50 million from the federal government to create the program. Funds will be allocated to Nebraska as part of the American Rescue Plant Act.

Subject to eligibility, assistance is available to Nebraska homeowners who has experienced pandemic-related financial hardships resulting in delinquent mortgage payments, unpaid property taxes or an inability to cover homeowner insurance premiums or other related homeownership costs

To learn more about eligibility and to apply for assistance, go online to NebraskaHAF.com. Call center representatives will also be available to assist applicatnts Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Call the NHAF call center at 844-565-7146.

Those eligible may apply for three types of assistance.

Reinstatement Assistance: to eliminate or reduce past due payments and other delinquent expenses.

Mortgage payment assistance: which will provide full or partial assistance for eligible Nebraska homeowners who are unable to make full mortgage payments due to continuing financial hardship associated with the coronavirus pandemic.

Property Assistance: funds may be provided to pay past due property taxes, homewowner insurance premiums, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance premiums, homeowner association fees or liens, condominium association fees, utility liens or common charges that threaten sustained ownership of the property.

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