Front Porch Investments is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing affordable and workforce housing solutions across the across the Omaha–Council Bluffs metro area. Founded in 2021 in response to the region’s growing housing affordability crisis, Front Porch Investments works to increase access to safe, stable, and affordable housing through flexible financing, housing policy advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration.
Guided by the recommendations outlined in the Assessment of Housing Affordability, Needs & Priorities report, Front Porch Investments helps drive strategic investment in affordable housing development, housing preservation, and homeownership opportunities throughout Greater Omaha.
Our Approach to Affordable Housing
Front Porch Investments supports:
Affordable housing development and preservation
Workforce housing development and preservation
Homeownership opportunities in historically disinvested neighborhoods
Housing stability and anti-displacement efforts
Innovative housing solutions that reduce barriers to development
Public-private partnerships that strengthen the regional housing ecosystem
We work alongside public officials, affordable housing developers, community development organizations, nonprofit partners, and philanthropic funders to coordinate housing efforts, align resources, and accelerate community impact. By serving as both a strategic partner and community connector, Front Porch Investments helps close the affordable housing gap and expand equitable housing opportunities across Omaha and Council Bluffs.
Key Milestones
Fall 2024: Launched the Housing Innovation Fund to seed new ideas and foster creative solutions to reduce barriers to development
Summer 2023: Established the community-led Greenlining Fund to support homeownership and housing stability in historically disinvested areas
August 2022: Introduced the Development and Preservation Fund in partnership with the City of Omaha, utilizing $20 million in ARPA funds and a $20 million match in private funding
Spring 2022: Launched a pilot round of loans and grants, investing $7.3 million in affordable housing development and preservation projects
