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Hamden CDBG Homebuyer Assistance Grant Program

Administered by:
Town of Hamden Office of Economic and Community Development
· City · Grant
Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Up to $15,000 (50% of the primary lender's required down payment)
Must owner-occupy the home for a minimum of three years.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: Household income must not exceed 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for the New Haven-Meriden MSA, adjusted for family size. Liquid assets after closing must not exceed $20,000.
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home previously or meet HUD first-time buyer definition.
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a home located in the Town of Hamden.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Hamden CDBG Homebuyer Assistance Grant Program

Complete an 8-hour HUD-certified Homebuyer Education Class within one year prior to applying. Contact Adam Sendroff, Manager of Community Development, at the Keefe Community Center, 11 Pine Street, Hamden, CT 06517. Phone: 203-776-5978 x1123. Email: asendroff@hamden.com.

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