The FirstHomes Tax Credit
- Tax savings for eligible borrowers reduces the borrower’s federal tax liability
- May be claimed each year for the life of the mortgage
- Also available to select, non first-time homebuyers (in targeted areas)

The FirstHomes Tax Credit
- Tax savings for eligible borrowers by reduces the borrower’s federal tax liability
- May be claimed each year for the life of the mortgage
- Also available to select, non first-time homebuyers (in targeted areas)
Interested?
- The FirstHomes Tax Credit is not a loan.
It is a tax credit – claimed by borrowers on their federal tax return annually. The credit isequal to 20% of the total mortgage interest amount paid – up to $2,000 each year - The remaining mortgage interest that a borrower pays each year can be claimed as an
itemized tax deduction, further reducing the homeowner’s federal tax liability - Credit can be claimed yearly, as long as you continue to own and occupy the home as
your primary residence. - Purchase Price & Income Limits apply

Interested?
- Tax benefit for homeowners: The FirstHomes Tax Credit is not a loan. It is a tax credit – claimed by borrowers on their federal tax return annually. The credit is equal to 20% of the total mortgage interest amount paid – up to $2,000 each year.
- The remaining mortgage interest that a borrower pays each year can be claimed as an itemized tax deduction, further reducing the homeowner’s federal tax liability.
- Credit can be claimed yearly, as long as you continue to own and occupy the home as
your primary residence. - Purchase Price & Income Limits apply

Available Statewide!
- Available to first-time homebuyers statewide
- Available to non-first-time homebuyers in the following targeted areas: Central Falls (parts of), Pawtucket, Providence, Woonsocket.
- The FirstHomes Tax Credit can be used in conjunction with a RIHousing FirstHomes mortgage, or with a mortgage offered by a FirstHomes Tax Credit Approved Lender.