Raritan Township (Hunterdon County) Down Payment and/or Closing Cost Assistance Grant
Raritan Township (Hunterdon County) Down Payment and/or Closing Cost Assistance Grant is a grant for homebuyers in Raritan Township, New Jersey, administered by Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) — administering agent for Raritan Township.
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course, through Homebuyer education certificate from CJHRC required prior to or within 14 business days of signing a Contract of Sale.
- Restricted to deed-restricted affordable units in Raritan Township, Hunterdon County. Must save at least 3% of purchase price from own funds (no gifts). Mortgage cannot exceed 3x gross annual income. Cannot own other real estate. CJHRC homebuyer education certificate required. Grant dollar amount, lien/forgiveness terms, and income tables are not published on the CJHRC summary; confirm with CJHRC.
- A home inside Raritan Township city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Homes outside Raritan Township
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Homebuyer education certificate from CJHRC required prior to or within 14 business days of signing a Contract of Sale..
Contact Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) — administering agent for Raritan Township to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through Completed application submitted after Contract of Sale and receipt of Home Inspection Report (or Certificate of Occupancy for new construction); scheduled phone appointment with CJHRC required; accepted until funds depleted., and are subject to availability.
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 homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Questions about this program
What is Raritan Township (Hunterdon County) Down Payment and/or Closing Cost Assistance Grant?
Raritan Township (Hunterdon County) Down Payment and/or Closing Cost Assistance Grant is a grant for homebuyers in Raritan Township, New Jersey, administered by Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) — administering agent for Raritan Township. Raritan Township (Hunterdon County) offers a Down Payment and/or Closing Cost Assistance Grant administered by the Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) for buyers purchasing a deed-restricted affordable unit in the township. Applicants must obtain a CJHRC homebuyer education certificate, save at least 3% of the purchase price from their own funds (no gift money), cannot mortgage more than three times their gross annual income, cannot own other real estate, and must occupy the home as their primary residence. Applications are accepted until funds are depleted. Down payment and/or closing cost grant for affordable units. Homebuyer education and counseling through CJHRC. New construction eligible. Funding comes from Raritan Township municipal affordable housing trust funds (administered by CJHRC).
Do you have to pay it back?
Raritan Township (Hunterdon County) Down Payment and/or Closing Cost Assistance Grant 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?
Raritan Township (Hunterdon County) Down Payment and/or Closing Cost Assistance Grant is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. A homebuyer education course is required, through Homebuyer education certificate from CJHRC required prior to or within 14 business days of signing a Contract of Sale. Restricted to deed-restricted affordable units in Raritan Township, Hunterdon County. Must save at least 3% of purchase price from own funds (no gifts). Mortgage cannot exceed 3x gross annual income. Cannot own other real estate. CJHRC homebuyer education certificate required. Grant dollar amount, lien/forgiveness terms, and income tables are not published on the CJHRC summary; confirm with CJHRC.
What are the income limits?
Raritan Township (Hunterdon County) Down Payment and/or Closing Cost Assistance Grant sets its income limit as follows: Income-qualified for an affordable unit in Raritan Township (low/moderate income per COAH/UHAC); specific limits by household size not published on the CJHRC summary. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’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.
What kind of home can it be used for?
Raritan Township (Hunterdon County) Down Payment and/or Closing Cost Assistance Grant caps the purchase price as follows: Home must be a deed-restricted affordable unit in Raritan Township. Eligible property types include Deed-restricted affordable unit. New construction is eligible.
Where does it apply?
Raritan Township (Hunterdon County) Down Payment and/or Closing Cost Assistance Grant serves homebuyers purchasing in Raritan Township, New Jersey. The program targets specific areas: Affordable units within Raritan Township (Hunterdon County) only.
How do you apply?
Applications for Raritan Township (Hunterdon County) Down Payment and/or Closing Cost Assistance Grant go through Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) — administering agent for Raritan Township, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Completed application submitted after Contract of Sale and receipt of Home Inspection Report (or Certificate of Occupancy for new construction); scheduled phone appointment with CJHRC required; accepted until funds depleted. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Also for Raritan Township homebuyersOther programs open to Raritan Township homebuyers
- Homebuyer Dream Program (HDP)Up to $30,000
- Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus)Up to $30,000
- Homebuyer Dream Program Wealth BuilderUp to $30,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 82 programs for Raritan TownshipProgram terms are set by Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) — administering agent for Raritan Township and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.