Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority HCV Homeownership Program

Administered by: Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority · City · Grant

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Monthly mortgage payment assistance through Housing Choice Voucher (Grant)

Ongoing assistance for up to 15 years while meeting program requirements.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: Minimum $14,500 annual income from employment (non-disabled); $9,252 for disabled families
  • First-time buyer required: No
  • Geographic restrictions: Throughout Mahoning County. Must be an existing Housing Choice Voucher participant.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority HCV Homeownership Program

Step 1: You must be an existing Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) participant with YMHA.

Step 2: Contact the YMHA Homeownership Coordinator at 330-744-2161 ext. 251.

Step 3: Complete required first-time homebuyer workshops and pre-purchase counseling.

Step 4: Meet employment and income requirements.

Step 5: Work with the coordinator to find and purchase an eligible home.

Notes

Available to existing YMHA Housing Choice Voucher participants only. Employment must be full-time for non-disabled, non-elderly participants.

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