The City of Binghamton's First-Time Homebuyer Program, administered by the Housing Division of the Department of Planning, Housing & Community Development, provides up to $15,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to income-qualified first-time buyers purchasing a primary residence within the City of Binghamton. Funded by HUD HOME and CDBG, the assistance is structured as a 0% interest deferred forgivable second mortgage with pro-rata forgiveness over a 5-year affordability period. Buyers must complete HUD-approved pre-purchase counseling and the property must pass HQS inspection.
Short reads on how it works, in plain language. Free, no sign-up needed to read.
Free course from Hey Prescott
A short, free course on First-Time Homebuyer Program: what it is, who it is for, when it is repaid, where it applies and how to apply. Based on program data from July 2026. About ten minutes.
5 modules · About 10 minutes
Program details are sourced from public agency data and may change. Confirm eligibility with a Hey Prescott loan officer before applying.