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How much assistance
Amount not published publicly; funded through federal CDBG and HOME allocations (Deferred Loan)
Structured as a deferred second-lien loan with repayment triggered by sale, refinance, or transfer of title. Specific terms vary year to year based on funding availability.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Households must be at or below 80% of federal area median income guidelines for the number of people in the home. All household income is counted.
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Applicant has not owned a home in the past three years.
- Geographic restrictions: Property must be within Yakima city limits. Applicant must occupy the home as a primary residence year-round for at least one year after purchase.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for City of Yakima First Time Homeownership Program
Step 1: Contact the City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services at 509-575-6101 or ask.onds@yakimawa.gov. Located at 112 S 8th St, Yakima, WA 98901. Funding is program-year dependent; call to confirm current availability and application window.
Notes
Funded via HUD CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships. Specific loan amount not published publicly. Verify current funding status and maximum loan size with ONDS before beginning the application process.