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Appleton Housing Authority First-Time Homebuyer Program

Administered by: Appleton Housing Authority · City · Deferred Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

0% interest deferred payment loan for down payment, closing costs, and repairs (Deferred Loan)

No monthly payments and no interest as long as the buyer continues to live in the home. Full amount due when the home is sold or ownership changes.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: Household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income (adjusted for household size)
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned or had property titled in their name during the three years prior to purchasing.
  • Credit score minimum: 580
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase in Outagamie County (purchase price limit $238,000) or Calumet County (purchase price limit $266,000).
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Appleton Housing Authority First-Time Homebuyer Program

Step 1: Contact the Appleton Housing Authority Homebuyer Program at (920) 739-6811 ext. 103 or email tammyb@appletonhousing.org. Complete a series of homebuyer education classes (held monthly in Appleton, $25 per household) before being referred to a bank.

Notes

Program established in 1993. Has helped more than 500 households. Assistance uses federal, state, and local funding sources. Purchase price limit: $238,000 in Outagamie County, $266,000 in Calumet County.

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