Western Region Office 704 W. Nye Lane, Ste. 201 Carson City, Nevada 89703 clint@rndcnv.org Office: (775) 883-4413 Fax: (775) 883-0494
Pahrump Office 1301 S. Highway 160 NSB Building, Second Floor Pahrump, Nevada 89041 alparker@rndcnv.org Office: (775) 751-1947 Fax: (775) 751-1933
DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE
The Rural Nevada Development Corporation currently administers HOME funds provided by the Nevada Housing Division for Down Payment Assistance. These funds are eligible to low income, first time homebuyers that are located within *Rural Nevada.
**Requirements:
The maximum deferred loan amount will be determined by applicant's gross annual income, plus eligible closing costs
The loan is secured by an interest free loan agreement and a Deed of Trust to the benefit of the State of Nevada Housing Division
The deferred loan bears no interest
The deferred loan is not forgiven
Eligible applicants must carry hazard insurance and flood insurance where applicable to adequately cover all existing loans or mortgages on the property, including the deferred loan for the duration of the loan. RNDC must be listed on the policy as an additional loss payee.
Applicants acknowledge the approval of the DPA program is contingent upon the applicant applying and receiving pre-approval from a financial lending institution mortgage loan.
The home must meet HUD Housing Quality Standards (HQS)
Homes that have been rented within 6 months prior to purchase are not eligible
Maximum purchase price must not exceed HUD’s FHA mortgage limit for that area
Transaction must go through a Title Company
Homes built prior to 1978 must be inspected for lead based paint
HOME funds are deferred loans, there is no payment required and no interest accrual provided the home remains their primary residence. Upon sale / transfer of title, the full amount is due and payable.
*Elko, Eureka, Esmeralda, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Nye, and White Pine counties
**additional restrictions may apply to designated areas