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Programs for Low-Income Families

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The Following Programs Are Available for Low-Income Families

 

Homeownership Assistance (Down-Payment) Program:

The Homeownership Assistance Program provides up to $10,000 in down-payment assistance for low-to moderate-income, first-time homebuyers. 

Do you qualify for the Program?

Do you qualify for the Program -Spanish?

Homeownership Assistance Guidelines

Homeownership Assistance Guidelines - Spanish

Click here for application

Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program:

The Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program assists low-to moderate income owner occupants of single family residential properties with code and safety issues. 

Do you Qualify for the Program?

Do you Qualify for the Program (Spanish)?

Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Guidelines

Online Application

Manual Submission

Manual Submission - Spanish

 

Rental Assistance:

The City of Richland does not provide direct rental assistance.  The Tri-Cities HOME Consortium provides funding to the Community Action Committee for rental and utility assistance  

https://www.bfcac.org/

Landlord List

Housing Resources

Supportive Services for Those Experiencing Homelessness:

 supportive services, agencies

 

Fair Housing Information

 Fair Housing for Families and Children English

Fair Housing for Families and Children Spanish

Lead-Based Paint

Protect Your Family

Protect Your Family Spanish

Renovate Right

Renovate Right Spanish

 

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For Questions:
Toni Lehman
tlehman@ci.richland.wa.us
509.942.7580

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