Apply – Greenline Housing Foundation

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One of the biggest passages of wealth from generation to generation occurs through homeownership. Greenline Housing Foundation is reversing the effects of redlining and housing discrimination by providing down payment grants, financial education, and home maintenance assistance to qualified people of color.

Down Payment Grants

We give money to qualified applicants for a down payment towards the purchase of a home.

Financial Education

We’ve partnered with leading financial educators to make sure homeowners are not only set up well to buy a home, but also to thrive in their home.

Home Maintenance Assistance

We work with contractors to fund improvements to maintain and increase home values.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to qualify for a grant through Greenline Housing Foundation, applicants must:

Be a person/people of color

Be a first-time homebuyer

(or, if an applicant previously owned a home but no longer does, there is space to explain why on the application)

Not have liquid assets in excess of $100k

Agree not to sell or take equity out of home for 5 years

Complete of 10 hours of financial education courses through Greenline Housing Foundation

Purchase a single-family home, condo, townhome, or an owner-occupied multi-unit property that is 4 units or less

Purchase a property used as the primary residence

Meet income requirements consistent with amount of loan pre-approval

(an applicant must be pre-approved with a lender before they apply to Greenline. If an applicant does not have a lender, we can connect them with one of our lender partners.)

Have started saving toward a down payment

FAQ

If you have a question about our process that is not answered here, please feel free to contact us at info@greenlinehousing.org

Once I apply, how long does it take to receive an answer?

Applicants are typically made aware of their award decision within three months from date of application submission. If additional information is required, the process could be longer.

If approved, how is my grant amount determined?

The down payment grant amount can be up to 10% of the pre-approved purchase price amount. Home maintenance grants are determined by verified scope of work needed. Ultimately, all grant amounts are predicated on the availability of funds at the time of approval.

If I am approved for a down payment grant and find a home,
how do I receive the funds?

Grant funds are wired directly to escrow at time of closing.

Does the grant have to be repaid?

No, grants funds do not have to be repaid and are considered gift funds. Yay!

If I receive a grant and purchase a home, can I sell my home within 5 years if I purchase another home with the funds?

Yes, as long as it’s for a primary residence.

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