Town of Brookhaven HOME Down Payment Assistance Program

Administered by: Town of Brookhaven (administered by Long Island Housing Partnership) · City · Forgivable Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Up to $50,000 (Forgivable Loan)

Zero-interest deferred loan forgiven after 10 years of owner-occupancy. Full repayment required by HUD if the home is sold or no longer the primary residence before 10 years.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: Must be income eligible based on HUD HOME program limits for Suffolk County, adjusted for household size.
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must be a first-time homebuyer.
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase an eligible new or existing single-family home within the Town of Brookhaven.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Town of Brookhaven HOME Down Payment Assistance Program

Step 1: Contact the Long Island Housing Partnership (LIHP) at 631-435-4710 or email brookhaven@lihp.org. Complete LIHP's pre-purchase mortgage counseling. Satisfy your mortgage lender's minimum down payment requirements. Secure a mortgage through a recognized lending institution.

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Notes

Applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted. Funded with federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds.

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