NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley Mutual Self-Help Housing Program
Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Up to $20,000 in savings through sweat equity construction (Grant)
Eligibility
- Income limits: Low to moderate income families
- First-time buyer required: Yes
- Geographic restrictions: Northern Rhode Island, primarily Woonsocket area.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley Mutual Self-Help Housing Program
Step 1: Contact NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley at 401-762-0993 or visit their office at 719 Front Street, Suite 103, Woonsocket, RI 02895. No construction experience is required. Families work together under the guidance of a construction supervisor to build their own homes.
Notes
Families build their own homes with other families, saving up to $20,000 in construction costs through sweat equity. NWBRV also offers HUD-approved homebuyer education, financial fitness coaching, and credit counseling in English and Spanish.