Saint Martin Center First Time Homebuyers Project

Administered by: Saint Martin Center / Erie County Act 137 Affordable Housing Fund · County · Grant

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance (amount varies; includes $1,000 grant from Catholic Charities upon completing homebuyer education) (Grant)

Eligibility

  • Income limits: At or below 80% AMI
  • First-time buyer required: Yes
  • Geographic restrictions: Erie County, Pennsylvania
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Saint Martin Center First Time Homebuyers Project

Step 1: Contact Saint Martin Center at 814-452-6113 ext. 206. Referrals for Housing Support Services can be obtained by calling 814-743-5837.

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Notes

Funded through Erie County's Affordable Housing Fund under Pennsylvania Act 137. Saint Martin Center also offers free budget counseling, financial literacy workshops, and pre-purchase homebuying classes. Completing the homebuyer education class qualifies participants for a $1,000 down payment grant from Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie.

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