First-time homebuyers program | NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA)

DCA - Division of Housing and Community Resources, PO Box 800, Trenton, NJ 08625

Eligibility

Open to first-time homebuyers in good standing with the DCA Housing Choice Voucher Program, employed full-time for at least 1 year (exceptions for elderly/disabled), and who complete DCA homeownership counseling in the service area

Required documents

Photo ID, Proof of current section 8 voucher, Proof of income, homeownership counseling completion certificate, Mortgage pre-approval and contract documentation and Inspection reports (private and HQS)

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30 pm

609-292-9025

Voice

609-292-4080

Voice

https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/homeownership.html?utm_source

Interpretation services

English

Application process

Call to submit an intake; if eligible, DCA refers you to a housing counselor

Service area

Description

Enable first-time homebuyers with a DCA Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) to apply their voucher toward monthly homeownership costs-mortgage, insurance, taxes, and utilities-instead of rent.

What's Here

Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling First Time Homeowners

Providing organization

NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA)

Offers a variety of programs that can help you with rent/heating costs. This also includes the prevention of eviction, reduction of utility bills, and removal of lead hazards from your home.