Butler County HOME Consortium Down Payment Assistance
Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Up to 6% of purchase price or $10,000, whichever is greater (Grant)
Non-repayable grant.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Below 80% of Area Median Income
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home in the past 3 years.
- Geographic restrictions: Within Butler County Entitlement and Consortium area, including Hamilton and Middletown.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Butler County HOME Consortium Down Payment Assistance
Step 1: Contact Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton at (513) 737-9301 or (800) 525-5420.
Step 2: Complete a homebuyer education course through NHS or a HUD-approved agency.
Step 3: Verify your household income is below 80% of the Area Median Income.
Step 4: Work with an NHS counselor to identify eligible properties within Butler County.
Step 5: Submit your application with required documentation.