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Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Up to $15,000
No monthly payments required. Must be repaid if the property is sold within the five-year regulatory period.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Low and moderate income; must fall at or below 80% of HUD median income guidelines based on family size
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a property during the three-year period prior to purchase.
- Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a single-family home within the legal limits of the City of Buffalo.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for City of Buffalo Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance
Contact the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency at 716-851-2872. Complete a HUD-certified homebuyer education course through an approved provider such as Belmont Housing Resources for WNY or the Buffalo Urban League.