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Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program Register to attend the next program orientation meeting The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) offers eligible Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher recipients the opportunity to use their Housing Assistance Payment toward a home mortgage payment rather than rental housing expenses.
Working with West Michigan lenders and realtors, we have designed a flexible, supportive program that provides not only administrative assistance but also information families can use to plan and finance their home purchase. 2026 Orientation Meeting Schedule The GRHC will offer several free Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program orientation meetings during 2026—choose the date that works best for you!
All meetings will be held at 2:00 p. m. at Wyoming Public Library, 3350 Michael Avenue SW in Wyoming, Michigan.
Register for the September 15 Orientation Meeting Registration for the December 8 Orientation Meeting will open in early October. Program Eligibility Requirements Participants in the GRHC’s Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program must: Have received Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance through the GRHC for at least one year and be in good standing with the GRHC.
Have an annual income of at least $14,500 ($8,520 for families in which the head of household is disabled). Welfare assistance is counted as income for seniors and people with disabilities. Head of household must be employed at the same job for the past year (waived for senior citizens and people with disabilities).
Be a first-time home buyer as defined by HUD and Fair Housing guidelines. Agree to use the home as a sole residence, having no ownership interest in any other home. Enter into a Statement of Homeowner Obligations agreement and comply with all provisions of that agreement.
Complete the formal application process and meet all lender and GRHC program requirements. GRHC staff will help current Housing Choice Voucher recipients determine whether they meet all eligibility requirements and provide detailed application information to qualified families.
Homes Eligible for Purchase Must be a single-family home Must pass both a HUD Housing Quality Standards inspection and an independent professional inspection The Home Purchase Process Once the GRHC determines that a Housing Choice Voucher recipient is eligible to participate in the program, the family must: Attend a Homeownership Program orientation meeting. Complete home ownership classes prior to purchasing a home.
Classes cover such topics as budgeting and pre-purchase home inspections. Locate a home to purchase. The purchase process must comply with HUD and GRHC requirements that are fully explained during the application process.
Find a GRHC-approved lender who agrees to finance the home purchase. Our staff helps program participants identify potential lenders. Obtain a HUD Housing Quality Standards inspection as well as an independent professional inspection of the home.
Enter into a sales contract and finalize the home purchase. Once a family has closed on a home purchase, the GRHC sends a predetermined Housing Assistance Payment to the family each month. Program participants are responsible for contributing their share of the mortgage payment and making the total monthly payment to their lender.
Continuing Homeowner Requirements To continue to receive Housing Assistance Payments through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program, a participating family must comply with the terms of its mortgage and all GRHC program requirements. These include: Maintaining the condition of the home in compliance with HUD Housing Quality Standards.
Complying with use and occupancy standards: The home must be the family’s only residence. The family cannot have an ownership interest in any other property. The family must report changes in the composition of its household to the GRHC.
The family cannot sublet or lease the home. Recertifying for the Homeownership Program each year. Program participants must recertify annually to continue receiving assistance.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Participants must have received Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance through the GRHC for at least one year and be in good standing, have an annual income of at least $14,500 ($8,520 for families with a disabled hea…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program is funded by Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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