Green Bay, WI lowers barriers to home ownership with the Great Being Home down payment incentive

Green Bay, WI Great Being Home Home Down Payment Incentive

Local officials approved $250,000 in federal ARPA funds for the incentive program. Employees of the city, nonprofits, and small local businesses can apply for $5,000 each. Payments can be used for down payments and closing costs on homes within city limits. There is no income requirement for eligibility though recipients must complete pre-purchase counseling from NeighborWorks Green Bay. The project operator also finds additional financial assistance to boost the program's impact.

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Green Bay organizations launch program to boost local home ownership | Wisconsin Public Radio

The "Great Being Home" initiative helps employees of participating Green Bay businesses and nonprofits by offering eligible homebuyers up to $10,000 toward down payments, closing costs or home repairs.

Green Bay offers local workers $10,000 toward home down payment

Small business, nonprofit and city workers eligible for up to $10,000 towards down payment in a move that aims to help families and employers.