Weirton First Time Homebuyer Program (Northern Panhandle HOME Consortium)

Administered by: City of Weirton / Northern Panhandle HOME Consortium · City · Forgivable Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Up to $10,000 (Forgivable Loan)

Zero-interest deferred loan forgiven after 5 years of owner-occupancy.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: 1 person: $44,800; 2 persons: $51,200; 3 persons: $57,600; 4 persons: $64,000; 5 persons: $69,150; 6 persons: $74,250; 7 persons: $79,400; 8 persons: $84,500 (2024 limits)
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must never have owned a home before.
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase within the City of Weirton, Hancock County, or Brooke County, WV.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Weirton First Time Homebuyer Program (Northern Panhandle HOME Consortium)

Step 1: Contact Nicole Jagela at (304) 797-8516 or cdbghousing@cityofweirton.com. Complete a homebuyer education course through CHANGE, Inc. at (304) 748-4200. Must invest at least $500 out of pocket toward the down payment or closing costs.

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Notes

Funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's HOME Investment Partnership program via the Northern Panhandle HOME Consortium. CHANGE, Inc. serves as the HUD-approved housing counseling agency for the program. Contact Joyce DeStefano at (304) 797-7733 or joycedestefano@changeinc.org for Hancock County inquiries.

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