Community Concepts Self-Help Homeownership Program
Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Opportunity to build a new affordable home with sweat equity (Deferred Loan)
Eligibility
- Income limits: Low- to moderate-income households
- First-time buyer required: No
- Geographic restrictions: Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford, and Sagadahoc Counties, Maine
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Community Concepts Self-Help Homeownership Program
Step 1: Contact Community Concepts at (800) 866-5588 ext. 1121 or visit their office at 240 Bates Street, Lewiston, ME 04240. Participants choose their own home lot and work together with other families to build their homes while learning construction skills.
Notes
Community Concepts is a CAP agency, CDFI, and NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center. Also offers homebuyer education, housing counseling, financial coaching, down payment and closing cost assistance, and mortgage loans. Phone: (207) 795-4065.