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AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership (Coos County / Tillotson Fund)

AHEAD, Inc. (Affordable Housing, Education and Development) · Littleton, New Hampshire

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Assistance

$15,000

The maximum the program publishes — not an offer

Income limit

120% AMI

Of area median income; varies by county and household size

Repayment

Grant

Not repaid

What is AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership (Coos County / Tillotson Fund)?

AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership (Coos County / Tillotson Fund) is a grant for homebuyers in Littleton, New Hampshire, administered by AHEAD, Inc. (Affordable Housing, Education and Development).

  • AHEAD's Pathways to Homeownership program, funded by the Neil & Louise Tillotson Fund, provides workforce down payment assistance to homebuyers in Coos County and bordering communities. Eligible buyers receive 5% of the purchase price, up to $15,000, as a one-time grant at closing. Distinct from AHEAD's Pathways to Homeownership II (Grafton County).
  • One-time DP grant of 5% of purchase price up to $15,000.
  • May combine with other DPA.
  • Integrated homebuyer education & counseling.
  • Funding comes from Neil & Louise Tillotson Fund.

How much assistance does it provide?

AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership (Coos County / Tillotson Fund) offers up to $15,000 in assistance.

  • The program can be combined with other assistance, subject to the rules of each.
  • Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — AHEAD, Inc. (Affordable Housing, Education and Development) determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership (Coos County / Tillotson Fund) is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid.

  • Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership (Coos County / Tillotson Fund) is open to buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

The program requires

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through AHEAD (Secrets of Homebuying workshop + one-on-one homebuyer counseling)
  • Residency: Must work and live in an eligible community: Bethlehem, Berlin, Carroll, Clarksville, Colebrook, Columbia, Dalton, Dummer, Errol, Gorham, Jefferson, Lancaster, Littleton, Milan, Northumberland, Pittsburg, Randolph, Shelburne, Stark, Stewartstown, Stratford, Whitefield.
  • DRAFT (dpa-gap-finder 2026-06-15): pending review. One-time grant at closing; no repayment described on source. Must be qualified to purchase, willing to work/live in an eligible community, complete AHEAD's Secrets of Homebuying workshop and counseling, meet income (<=120% AMI). GAP: no public program PDF; exact minimum amount, lien/recapture terms, property types, HUD AMI $ figures not stated.

The program excludes

  • Households above 120% of area median income

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

What are the income limits?

AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership (Coos County / Tillotson Fund) limits household income to 120% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size.

  • Household must earn 120% or less of Area Median Income.
  • The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower&rsquo;s.
  • Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

Where does it apply?

AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership (Coos County / Tillotson Fund) serves buyers purchasing in Littleton, New Hampshire.

  • The program targets specific areas: Coos County and bordering communities; specific eligible towns listed by AHEAD.

How do you apply?

Applications for AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership (Coos County / Tillotson Fund) go through AHEAD, Inc. (Affordable Housing, Education and Development), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through AHEAD (Secrets of Homebuying workshop + one-on-one homebuyer counseling).

  2. Contact AHEAD, Inc. (Affordable Housing, Education and Development) to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

  3. Work with a lender who handles the program

    Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

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