For HOME, rental proposals must serve households earning no more than 60% of area median family income with homeownership proposals serving households earning up to 80% of area median income. For HTF, the income targeting is much deeper, serving households at or below 30% of area median income. For both, the applicable resale, income and rent restrictions are monitored annually.
*Homeowners interested in selling their HOME-assisted unit must notify RIHousing in writing of their intent to sell and will receive an approved resale price from one of our team members. Please contact Heidy Alba, HOME Program Specialist, at halba@rihousing.com or by phone at 401-429-1451 for more information. In order to expedite your request and to assist us in providing you with the most accurate pricing, please provide a copy of your deed (if available), property taxes bill, condominium fees (if applicable), homeowner’s insurance (estimate or actual), and the unit size when making contact.
CHDOs are private nonprofit, community-based organizations with the staff capacity to develop affordable housing for the community they serve. At least 15% of the HOME Program funding must be awarded to CHDO owned, developed and/or sponsored projects each year.
Key requirements for CHDOs under the HOME Regulations (24 CFR 92.300(a)(1) ) include:
Organizations seeking certification or recertification as a CHDO should reach out to RIHousing staff for required information and documentation. Recertifications occur upon award of HOME funds. Documentation of CHDO status is not expected until that time but we strongly advise you not to wait to review and gather the applicable documentation.
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Only residents of census tract 405 are eligible for the FirstGenHomeRI pilot program.
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Applications from residents who live in the census tract listed below are prioritized.
| Central Falls | 44007010900, 44007010800, 44007011100, 44007011000 |
| Pawtucket | 44007016000, 44007015300, 44007015100, 44007015200, 44007015500, 44007016600, 44007016700, 44007017000, 44007017100, 44007016100, 44007016400 |
| Newport | 44005040500, 44005041100 |
| East Providence | 44007010100, 44007010501 |
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