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Home Bridgeport Down Payment Assistance Program

Administered by:
City of Bridgeport / Building Neighborhoods Together (BNT)
· City · Forgivable Loan
Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Up to $25,000
Loans under $15,000 are fully forgiven after 5 years of owner-occupancy. Must repay in full or in part if the home is sold, refinanced, or vacated before the forgiveness period ends.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: Household income must be at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for the Bridgeport metro area.
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned property in the past 5 years.
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a one- or two-family residence within Bridgeport city limits. Condominiums are not eligible.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Home Bridgeport Down Payment Assistance Program

Contact Building Neighborhoods Together (BNT) at 203-290-4255 or 475-282-4872 to schedule an appointment. Located at 570 State St., Bridgeport, CT 06604. Must complete an 8-hour homebuyer education class with a HUD-approved counseling agency and contribute a minimum of 1% of the purchase price from own funds.

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