Homeownership
The Housing Authority offers Homeownership Opportunities to existing program participants that have met all requirements under the MTW Local Self-Sufficiency Program and can otherwise qualify for a private home mortgage. HACC will determine on an annual basis the amount of funds that will be allocated to the Homeownership Program. Eligible households will be placed on a homeownership waiting list based on the date that they receive final underwriting approval from the corresponding lender.
If you are an existing HACC participant and are interested in homeownership, contact your Local Self-Sufficiency Case Worker to apply for the homeownership programs.
Habitat Homeownership
Habitat Homeownership is a partnership with Habitat for Humanity in which HACC refers to existing eligible residents, and Habitat selects the homeowner in accordance with the Habitat Partner Family Selection Process. All Habitat homes are built on specific sites owned by Habitat.
Habitat provides all homeownership program services including pre and post home purchase counseling; financial literacy, credit repair, and counseling; sweat equity by the home buyer; and, home mortgages at 0% interest, amortized at 25 years.
HACC provides a second mortgage at the time of construction completion and closing of permanent financing for the difference between the appraised value of the home and the maximum mortgage that can be supported by the purchaser. However, HACC's maximum second mortgage is limited to $40,000 per home. The second mortgage is forgivable at the rate of 5% per year over a 20-year period.
County-Wide Homeownership
County-Wide Homeownership - HACC will provide a second mortgage to eligible households to purchase homes anywhere in Champaign County. The second mortgage is available to cover closing costs, down payment assistance, or to write down the price of the home. The second mortgage is limited to $40,000 per household; 50% of the total amount will be forgiven at 10% per year over ten years. The remaining 50% of the second mortgage shall become due and payable to HACC upon transfer of title to anyone other the original head(s) of household at the time of the home purchase.
Eligible households will be limited to those households who have annual gross earned income of $40,000 or more per year; have a continuous employment history of 3 years or more, have a credit score of 650 or more; and, are fully compliant with all other MTW LSS requirements. Households with no earned income shall not be eligible for the Homeownership Program.
Eligible households must attend pre-purchase and post-purchase counseling programs and be pre-approved by a lending institution located in Champaign County. Units to be purchased are limited to a single unit such as a single-family home; townhome or condominium. No multi-family structures or mobile homes shall be eligible. The unit to be purchased must be no more than 15 years old or must have been substantially rehabilitated within the past 10 years and must pass a preliminary inspection by HACC prior to execution of a purchase contract.
