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Grants for First-Time Homebuyers
RUPCO works with local municipalities and other resources to assist eligible low-income, First-time homebuyers with their home purchases in certain areas of New York. Qualifications for assistance vary depending on funding sources. Our counselors will explain current funding opportunities available during the Homebuyer Information Sessions and at the first counseling session and when and how to apply for these funds.
Most First-time homeowner funding can be used for down payments, closing costs, and/or post-closing repairs to the home. This assistance is provided at the closing or after closing for home repairs. Most grants have residency restriction terms and other limits and requirements.
View our available first-time homebuyer grants below for Ulster County, Orange County, and Sullivan County!
Ulster County Grants
Ulster County Block Grant Program
RUPCO has funding available to assist low-income first-time homebuyers purchasing residential homes in Ulster County (excluding the City of Kingston) with down payment, closing costs and repairs.
Ulster County Housing Trust Fund Grant
RUPCO has funding available from the NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation to assist low-income first-time homebuyers purchasing residential homes in Ulster County with down payment and closing costs.
City of Kingston Homebuyer Grant
RUPCO has funding available from HUD as part of the City of Kingston’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program to assist low-income first-time homebuyers purchasing residential homes in the City of Kingston with acquisition costs.
Orange County Grants
Orange County Affordable Housing Grant
RUPCO has funding to assist low-income first-time homebuyers purchasing in Orange County with down-payment, repairs and closing costs by providing grants of up to $40,000.
Sullivan County Grants
Sullivan County Community Development Grant
RUPCO has funding available to assist low-income first-time homebuyers purchasing in Sullivan County with down-payment and closing costs by providing grants up to $45,000 to increase their purchasing power in this tight market.