LINCOLN, NEB. (January 31, 2007)—Everything you ever wanted to know about administering HOME and Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) programs is the focus of training scheduled March 12-15 at North Platte’s Holiday Inn Express. Staff from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Community and Rural Development Division will lead the sessions.

Registration will get underway Monday, March 12, 1-1:30 p.m., followed by an administrative overview and information on contract requirements and procurement.

On Tuesday morning, participants will learn about the administrative requirements, and set-ups, drawing funds and budgeting changes for the Homebuyer Program and Homeowner Rehabilitation Program. Tuesday afternoon’s concurrent sessions include administrative requirements of the Rental Program, along with set-ups, drawing funds, budget changes and property management, and a focus group on the Department’s updated rehabilitation standards.

On Wednesday, DED staff will focus on environmental review, program income, the designation process of Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO), relocation, and income verification.

Training will wrap up on Thursday with overviews of reporting requirements, financial record keeping, monitoring, the closeout process, and how to avoid repayment.

Each participant will receive a manual. Additional HOME manuals can be downloaded from http://crd.neded.org/housing/home_manual.htm, and NAHTF manuals, from http://crd.neded.org/housing/nahtf_manual.htm

The registration form can be found online at: http://crd.neded.org/housing/home_training.htm. The deadline to register is March 1.

For more information, including cost and hotel registration information, contact Lorenzo Claxton at 800-426-6505, 402-471-4169, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Individuals who are hearing and/or speech impaired and have a TDD, may contact the department through the Statewide Relay System by calling one of the following numbers:
711, (800) 833- 7352 (TDD), or (800) 833-0920 (voice).
The relay operator should be asked to call DED at (800) 426-6505, or (402) 471-3111.