Community Concepts Self-Help Homeownership Program

Administered by: Community Concepts · Nonprofit · Deferred Loan

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.

Cities Where This Program Is Available