Future Homeowners Updates!

The Suffolk County Community Development Department has Down Payment Assistance available for first-time homebuyers purchasing a home in the Towns of East Hampton, Huntington, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Smithtown, Southampton, and Southold. Grants can be used for down payment. This program does not fund closing costs.

The assistance provided will be up to $30,000 for eligible applicants to assist with the Down Payment towards the purchase of an owner-occupied, single-family residence, condominium, cooperative apartment (co-ops), newly constructed or already built. Applications are being accepted until March 31, 2024. Visit https://scdownpayment.com/ for more information and to download the application.

Remember, have your own attorney review all contracts and loan documents before you sign. It is not a good idea to use an attorney provided by the seller or the lender. Ask your attorney about any provision you do not fully understand.

Nassau Suffolk Law Services’ Foreclosure Prevention Project provides free legal services to homeowners hoping to prevent foreclosure of their homes. Services provided include:

The Project is part of the HOPP network, a Statewide coalition that includes HUD-certified housing counseling agencies. As such, we will make referrals to and collaborate with HOPP-funded, non-profit housing counseling agencies. Clients must reside in the homes subject to foreclosure and have low to moderate income for Long Island as annually set by HUD. Suffolk County residents seeking legal representation can contact (631) 232-2400 (Islandia) or (631) 369-1112. Nassau County residents seeking legal representation can contact (516) 292-8100.