Putnam County Housing Corporation (PCHC) offers an enhanced First Homebuyer Program to prepare you for homeownership readiness. Topics will include, housing goals, credit review, budget, savings, mortgage readiness and finance options.
PCHC partners with eHome America to provide their online Home Buyer Education.
Register through the eHome portal below. *$99 fee. Upon completion of the online training and test, the client is referred to PCHC to complete one hour of counseling and receive their certificate of completion.
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY)-Homebuyer Dream Program
FHLBNY provides assistance up to $9,500 per eligible household to use for down payment and/or closing cost. The programs eligibility requirements include households earning equal or less than 80 percent of the area median income and to complete homebuyer counseling program.
Coming May 3, 2021.... Please click on the link below for more information.
In Putnam County, some of the participating banks to assistance and review first home buyers for eligibility of this grant include:
Tompkins Mahopac National Bank
M&T Bank
PCSB Bank
Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
More information on this grant program can be found at the FHLBNY website
If you need assistance accessing information through an alternative means, please be aware PCHC offers free interpretive services. The hearing impaired can call TDD Relay number 711 for assistance.
Our office is handicapped accessible. If you need assistance for mobility impairments or other disabilities please contact the office via email at puthousing@aol.com or by phone (845)225-8493 prior to your appointment to ensure accommodations are in place.
