Niagara Falls First-Time Homebuyer Closing Cost Grant

Administered by: City of Niagara Falls Community Development and Niagara Falls Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. · City · Grant

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Up to $5,000 (Grant)

Must own and occupy the home for no less than five years.

Eligibility

  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must be a first-time homebuyer.
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a home in the City of Niagara Falls, NY.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Niagara Falls First-Time Homebuyer Closing Cost Grant

Step 1: Obtain a financing commitment or pre-qualification letter from a lender. Sign a real estate contract for the home purchase. Complete a first-time homebuyer education course through Niagara Falls Neighborhood Housing Services at 716-285-7778. Submit your application to Niagara Falls Community Development with all required documents.

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Notes

Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Grant covers closing costs associated with a new mortgage. Verify current funding availability with Niagara Falls Community Development.

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