Westchester County Department of Planning (administered through HUD-approved housing counseling agencies CHI, WRO)
Up to $25,000 toward a down payment in NY.
Westchester County provides $25,000 to income-eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing a house, condominium, or cooperative anywhere in Westchester County. Gross household income must be at or below 80% AMI. Assistance is a forgivable silent second; owner must occupy for a specified period. Typically accessed through HUD-approved agencies CHI or WRO. Stackable with SONYMA, FHLBNY HDP, and CHI AHC grants.
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 Westchester County Home Ownership Initiative: what it is, who it is for, how it is forgiven, 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.