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City of Providence Down Payment / Closing Cost Assistance

Low to Moderate Income (LMI) Down Payment Assistance Closing Costs

Type Of Program

Down Payment & Closing Costs

Program distribution

Forgivable Second Mortgage

Program Originator

City of Providence /Housing Network of Rhode Island

Amount

$0.00

Contact

Blocks

Location
Nationwide
Description

Working with the City of Providence, the Housing Network of Rhode Island provides down payment and closing cost assistance to income eligible homebuyers in the City of Providence. Applicants muyst have a household income at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI), be purchasing a 1-3 family home in the City of Providence, and live in the home as their primary residence. Minimum assistance provided is $2,500 and based on need goes up to a maximum of $20,000 (applicants with household incomes at or below 70% of AMI) or $10,000 (applicants with household incomes above 70% of AMI but below 80% of AMI). Assitance is given as a no interest, forgiveable loan if the property is held for the duration of the restriciton (5-10 years based on amount of assitance). 

AMI Limit

Yes

AMI

At or below 80% AMI

Employer Participation Required

No

Must Earn Counseling Certificate

No

Eligibility Limitations

*have a household income at or below 80 percent of area median income (AMI); * be purchasing a 1-3 family home in the City of Providence; * Applicants receiving Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance must satisfy HUD’s current underwriting requirements for front (33%) – and back- end (43%) ratios. The “Down Payment Assistance Underwriting Template” will be utilized to evaluate sustainability and affordability.

Cash Sale Permitted

No

Cosigner Permitted

No

Owner Financing Permitted

No

Must be Primary Residence

Yes

Program Provider's Contact Name

Program Provider's Address

1070 Main Street Pawtucket RI 02860

Program Provider's Phone

4017215680

Program Provider's Email