Mobile County’s Down Payment Assistance Program is Back!

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Are you dreaming of owning a home in Mobile County?

Great news! The Mobile County’s Down Payment Assistance Program has been relaunched, offering a fantastic opportunity for first-time home buyers to make their dreams come true.

Let's dive into the details and see how this program can help you!

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What is the Down Payment Assistance Program?

The Down Payment Assistance Program, funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Home Investment Partnerships Program, is designed to boost local homeownership.

This initiative provides financial support for low-to-moderate-income first-time home buyers, helping them cover the cost of a down payment.

Who is Eligible for Assistance?

If your household income is 80% or less of the current median family income for Mobile County, you could be eligible for up to $25,000 in assistance toward the purchase of a single-family home.

The program covers various areas, including:

• All unincorporated areas of Mobile County
• Bayou La Batre
• Chickasaw
• Citronelle
• Creola
• Mount Vernon
• Prichard
• Saraland
• Satsuma
• Semmes

How to Apply

Applying for the Down Payment Assistance Program is straightforward.

Interested applicants can call the Mobile County Grants Department at 251-574-5060.

Additionally, more information is available on Mobile County’s website. If you prefer to learn in person, consider attending one of the scheduled informational sessions listed below:

• Mount Vernon Community Center (1200 Park Street Street): Aug. 6 from 6-8 p.m.
• Saraland Civic Center (716 Mae Street): Aug 22 from 6-8 p.m.
• Jon Archer Center (1070 Schillinger Road North): Aug. 8 from 6-8 p.m.
• Semmes Community Center (10141 Moffett Road): Aug 15 from 6-8 p.m.
• Tillman’s Corner Community Center (5055 Carol Plantation): Aug. 13 from 6-8 p.m.
• Bayou La Batre Senior Center (12745 Padgett Switch Road): Aug. 20 from 6-8 p.m.

Don’t Miss This Opportunity!

This is a golden opportunity for prospective home buyers to receive significant financial assistance and achieve the dream of homeownership.

Whether you’re just starting to consider buying a home or ready to take the plunge, the Mobile County Down Payment Assistance Program could be the perfect helping hand you need.

Reach out today, attend an informational session, and take the first step toward owning your dream home.

Happy house hunting!

Sources:

• Mobile County relaunches program to help some first-time homebuyers
• Mobile County's Down Payment Assistance Program Reboots