Nebraska City Community Profile

Nebraska City Demographics

Nebraska City 2006 Housing Study

Otoe County Demographics

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Incentives and Financing

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Local Incentives

Nebraska City/Otoe County Economic Development Loan Fund-A fund created to provide economic development and job creation in Nebraska City and the unincorporated areas of Otoe County.

• Providing financing for start-up of new businesses, or expansion of existing businesses/industry
• Creation and retention of jobs mainly for low and moderate income persons
• Diversify the local economy by assisting new business and industry not already present
• Assist in the redevelopment of vacant and/or blighted buildings and land
• Assist business and industry with job training costs

Download PDF version of Fund Guidelines

Download fillable PDF version of Fund Application

Tax Increment Financing - A method of funding public improvements associated with private developments in designated "blighted or substandard" areas of a community. This is achieved by capturing the projected increase in property tax revenue which will result from the private development.

Nebraska City Local Option Municipal Economic Development Tax Fund (LB840)- Local funds available to assist existing businesses and those starting a business in Nebraska City. The funds can be used in the following areas: (available after October 1, 2007)

• Industrial retention and recruitment
• Small business development
• Downtown redevelopment
• Tourism

View the Nebraska City Economic Development Plan: Nebraska City LB840 Plan

Download the Nebraska City LB840 loan guidelines here

Download the Nebraska City Loan Application and Authorization form here

State Incentives:

Download Nebraska Advantage Brochure

Links to Financing Opportunities:

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Invest Nebraska Corporation

Midlands Venture Forum

Nebraska Investment Finance Authority

Nebraska MicroEnterprise Partnership Fund

Nebraska Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) SBA 504 Loan Program

Rural Enterprise Assistance Program (REAP)

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)