Neighbors of Watertown First Time Homebuyer Program

What is Neighbors of Watertown First Time Homebuyer Program?

Neighbors of Watertown First Time Homebuyer Program is a grant for homebuyers in Watertown, New York, administered by Neighbors of Watertown, Inc.

• Neighbors of Watertown's First Time Homebuyer Program provides financial assistance to families buying a home in Watertown and Jefferson County, NY. Assistance can cover down payment, mortgage buy-down, home inspection, eligible improvements, and (in certain cases) moderate rehabilitation. Funded through a mix of Local, Regional, State and Federal sources, so rules and grant amounts vary by source. Applicants must first complete the agency's First Time Homebuyer Education class.
• Down payment and closing-cost assistance plus mortgage buy-down, home inspection, and eligible improvement funding for first-time buyers in Watertown / Jefferson County.
• Funding comes from Multiple Local, Regional, State and Federal sources (HUD CDBG / NYS HCR / NYS AHC); rules, guidelines, eligibility, and grant amounts vary between funding sources.

Do you have to pay it back?

Neighbors of Watertown First Time Homebuyer Program 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?

Neighbors of Watertown First Time Homebuyer Program is open to first-time homebuyers and buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

What are the income limits?

Neighbors of Watertown First Time Homebuyer Program sets its income limit as follows: Income limits apply and vary by funding source; collected via the homebuyer education registration (gross annual household income).

• 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?

Neighbors of Watertown First Time Homebuyer Program caps the purchase price as follows: Home must be in substantially move-in condition; moderate rehabilitation may be funded in certain cases.

• Eligible property types include Single Family.

Where does it apply?

Neighbors of Watertown First Time Homebuyer Program serves buyers purchasing in Watertown, New York.

• The program targets specific areas: Down payment grants advertised for homes purchased in the City of Watertown; broader program covers all of Jefferson County.

How do you apply?

Applications for Neighbors of Watertown First Time Homebuyer Program go through Neighbors of Watertown, Inc., which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

1. 1

   Take a homebuyer education course

   Required by the program, through Neighbors of Watertown First Time Homebuyer Education Program.

2. 2

   Contact Neighbors of Watertown, Inc. to reserve funds

   Funds are reserved through Applicants must first complete the Neighbors First Time Homebuyer Education class before applying for a grant, and are subject to availability.

3. 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.