The HouseHartford Homebuyer Assistance Program is for borrowers in Hartford, CT. It’s funded by HUD’s HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. Down payment assistance is offered as a second mortgage for up to 20% of the price of the home, with a maximum amount of $40,000. This second mortgage is forgiven over a 5 to 15 year period, as long as it remains the borrower’s primary residence. Minimum contributions from the borrower’s own funds (of $1,000 for those at less than 50% of the Hartford area median income, or $2,000 for those at between 50% and 80% less than the Hartford area median income) must be made. Applicants must also take and complete an 8-hour homebuyer education class.

Income limits for 2019 are as follows:

Other programs in Connecticut:

• CHFA Downpayment Assistance Program
• Fairfield Homeownership Assistance Program
• Hamden First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Grant
• HouseHartford Homebuyer Assistance Program

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