Parkersburg Housing Authority P.R.I.D.E. Program

Administered by: Parkersburg Housing Authority · City · Repayable Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Two-year lease-to-purchase homeownership opportunity on selected housing (Repayable Loan)

Eligibility

  • Income limits: Must meet HUD low-income guidelines based on family size
  • First-time buyer required: No
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase within Wood County, WV.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Parkersburg Housing Authority P.R.I.D.E. Program

Step 1: Contact the Parkersburg Housing Authority at (304) 428-6753. Applicants must have acceptable credit history (or one that can be improved over 2 years), good rental history, and meet HUD income guidelines. Families attend homeownership counseling classes and join the homebuyers club.

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Notes

P.R.I.D.E. stands for Program to Reinvest in Individual Development and Enterprise. This is a 2-year lease-to-purchase program, not traditional DPA. Families lease the home for 2 years while preparing for homeownership through counseling and credit improvement.

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