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Homeownership Services

provided by INHS**

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Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services

115 W Clinton Street
Ithaca City NY 14850
Service/Intake:
607-288-3229
Main:
607-477-4500
Main:
607-277-4500
Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM-5:00PM.
Email:
info​@ithacanhs.org

* Offers a comprehensive homeownership program for potential homeowners that includes down payment and closing cost financial assistance, one-on-one financial counseling and home buyer education courses.
  • Home Buyer Education classes for any potential homebuyer or current homeowner
  • Offers up to $20,000 for down payment assistance and closing costs to those who live or work in the service area.
  • Offers HUD-certified Counseling for homebuyers regardless of income, can help with mortgage qualifying and strategy including: credit, income, debt, etc.
     
 

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    Eligibility: Home Buyer Education classes: Must live in the area served. First-time home buyers loans: Must live or work in the area served. Loan eligibility is based on household income guidelines and available funds.

    Application Process: Home Buyer Education classes: Call or email for class schedules. First-time home buyers loans: Complete Intake Packet found on the website, and then mail, drop off, upload, send a secure email to homeownership@ithacanhs.org, or fax 607-277-4536 the completed forms to INHS.

    Required Documentation: Call, email or visit website for more information.

    Fees: Call, email or visit website for more information.

    Coverage Note: Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga and Tompkins County.

    Cultural Competency: Signage and advertising for diverse populations, Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion training for staff

    Languages: Spanish, French., French, Spanish - Staff provides service in language offered

     

    Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services revitalizes neighborhoods and assists low to moderate income people in obtaining quality housing on a long-term basis. Services include affordable housing, rental properties, homeownership services or home repair assistance. INHS is also for people with modest incomes looking to rent, buy, repair, or participate in a home buyer education course.