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How much assistance
Below-market home purchase through permanently affordable community land trust model; subsidy value varies by property. (Grant)
Subsidy stays with the home — at resale the seller receives a portion of appreciation and the home remains affordable for the next qualifying buyer.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Low- to moderate-income buyers; specific AMI limits vary by funding source (commonly at or below 80% AMI).
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not currently own a home. Has not owned a home in the past 3 years for most programs.
- Geographic restrictions: Proud Ground serves Clark County, WA along with Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, Lincoln, and Jackson counties in Oregon.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Proud Ground Community Land Trust Homeownership
Step 1: Review the Proud Ground homebuyer orientation materials online at proudground.org. Attend a required Proud Ground homebuyer orientation session. Complete a HUD-approved homebuyer education course. Meet with a Proud Ground Homeownership Advisor to review eligibility, credit, and financing. Get pre-approved by an approved lender. Shop available Proud Ground homes and make an offer on one that fits your needs. Close on your home and sign the renewable ground lease.
Notes
Proud Ground has a focus on serving BIPOC communities and has received CDBG and HOME funding from Clark County and the City of Vancouver to expand local homeownership opportunities.