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HOME Rochester Program

Administered by:
Rochester Housing Development Fund Corporation (RHDFC) and Greater Rochester Housing Partnership (GRHP)
 · City · Forgivable Loan
Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Subsidized purchase price on rehabilitated homes
Must maintain residency for 15 years.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: Primarily below 80% AMI, occasionally up to 120% AMI
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must be a first-time homebuyer.
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a HOME Rochester rehabilitated property within the City of Rochester.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for HOME Rochester Program

Complete the application and submit to homebuyer@cityofrochester.gov. Get qualified through the City of Rochester, complete pre- and post-purchase counseling, utilize a participating bank, qualify for a conventional fixed-rate mortgage, and contribute $1,500 to equity by closing.

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