Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington - Countywide Homebuyer Assistance Program
Assists first-time homebuyers in attaining their goal of home ownership by providing financial assistance for the purchase and rehabilitation of eligible housing units.
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Physical Address
100 West Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301
Hours
Irregular - call for details
Voice
Application process
Call for more information
Eligibility
1. Annual household income must not exceed 80% of the Median Family income for the Pittsburgh MSA as determined by HUD and adjusted based on family size. 2. The first- time homebuyer must not have owned a housing unit within the past 3 years unless she/he is a displaced homemaker. 3. Homebuyers must have the financial capability to provide cash payment of 3% of the purchase price of the housing unit for the purchase. 4. Moderate income homebuyers must have the financial capability to obtain an 80% mortgage from a participating lending institution. 5. Low income homebuyers must have the financial capability to obtain a 71% loan from a participating lending institution. 6. Homebuyers must successfully complete the Pre-purchase counseling class. 7. House Purchased must be occupied as the primary residence and the value after rehabilitation mus not exceed $152,000.
Service area
Washington, PA
Agency info
Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
Offers home owners rehabilitation program with funds available to Washington County. Provides low interest loans for home improvements. Home mortgage assistance program. Offers housing referral service regarding low-income housing.