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Get Matched Free →East Orange HOMEbuyers Purchase Program
Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Up to $25,000
Deferred payment loan. No repayment required while owner occupies the property as primary residence.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Low-income and very low-income households as defined by HUD income limits for Essex County
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must be a first-time homebuyer purchasing a home in East Orange.
- Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a home within the City of East Orange.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for East Orange HOMEbuyers Purchase Program
Contact the City of East Orange Neighborhood Housing & Revitalization office at 973-266-5411, ext. 5412 or email lynn.white@eastorange-nj.gov. Attend a HUD-approved housing counseling class and obtain a certificate. Submit application with required documentation.
Notes
Minimum assistance is $1,000 per dwelling unit. Funds can be used for down payment, closing costs, essential home repairs, or interest/mortgage buy-down.