The First-time Homebuyer Program offers homeowner education classes, credit report reviews and housing counseling to assist County residents and local workforce in purchasing safe, decent, affordable housing. The program also assists qualified buyers with down payment and closing cost assistance and in designated areas offers low-interest rate financing. HRPDC HOME down payment assistance funds are available to assist with purchases of homes throughout the County.
These programs have eligibility requirements, including but not limited to:
You may not have owned a home in the last 3 years
You must have stable income that is sufficient to afford the mortgage payment
Your household income may not exceed 80% AMI
You should have a credit score of 620 or higher and a credit report should not show unpaid collections or past due accounts
You will be required to pay $3,000 toward the downpayment and closing costs