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DOWN PAYMENT ON YOUR DREAM

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)

AM I ELIGIBLE ?
HOW THE PROGRAM COULD WORK FOR YOU ?

"Down Payment on Your Dream" assistance is in the form of deferred loans. There are several scenarios for the "Down Payment on Your Dream" loans.

  • The lesser of 3.5% of the purchase price or $15,000 to purchase a vacant foreclosed property in one of 33 eligible zip codes.
  • The lesser of 7% of the purchase price or $20,000 to purchase a vacant foreclosed property in one of 12 targeted zip codes.
  • The lesser of 7% of the purchase price or $20,000 to purchase a vacant foreclosed property in one of the 33 eligible zip codes as workforce housing. Workforce housing is defined as foreclosed upon properties located in one of 33 zip codes, purchased by teachers, police officers, nurses, firefighters, OR employees purchasing a home within 3 mile radius of place of employment in aneligible zip code.


  • For a list of eligible zip codes clickhere.

Income Eligibility

Applicants for DPCCA must have gross annual household incomes at or below 120% of the area median, adjusted for family size.  An income chart is provided below.

Effective Date : 4/27/2009
Median Family Income : 103,100.00 USD
1-Person
 
2-Persons
3-Persons
4-Persons
5-Persons
6-Persons
7-Persons
8-Persons
0.07
0.8
0.9
1
1.08
1.16
1.24
1.32
Very Very Low Income
30%
$21,650
$24,650
$27,700
$30,800
$33,250
$35,750
$38,200
$40,650
Very Low Income
50%
$35,950
$41,100
$46,200
$51,350
$55,450
$59,550
$63,650
$67,800
60% Limits
60%
$43,140
$49,320
$55,440
$61,620
$66,450
$71,460
$76,380
$81,360
Low Income
62%
$44,800
$51,200
$57,600
$64,000
$69,100
$74,250
$79,350
$84,500
80% Limit
80%
$57,700
$66,000
$74,200
$82,500
$89,100
$95,700
$102,300
$108,900
120% Limit
120%
$86,250
$98,600
$110,900
$123,250
$133,100
$142,950
$152,800
$162,700

Required Cash
50% or Below : 1,000.00 USD
60% -80% : 1,500.00 USD
%80 - %120 : 2,000.00 USD

 



WHAT ARE THE TERMS ?

  • 0% interest deferred payment loan.
  • Must be primary residence for at least 10 years.
  • Loan repayment requirement declines the longer purchaser remains in the home.
  • No repayment if the purchaser stays in home for 10 years.