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SHARE
Housing Services > Home Ownership
SHARE
Homeownership Program
Longview Housing Authority (LHA), in partnership with cities, businesses and agencies in Cowlitz county is assisting low-income families in obtaining homeownership counseling, down payment and closing cost assistance, and help in purchasing and rehabilitating existing housing stock.
Families participating in the program will also be investing their own time and labor in rehabilitating their homes, thus encouraging an on-going commitment to maintaining their homes and investing in their community.
Eligibility Requirements
Participation in the SHARE Home-ownership Program is voluntary and each participant must meet the following eligibility requirements;
1. Low Income Family
Homeowners are required to verify that their income meets low income limits as set forth by HUD (80% of Median Income).
2. First-time Homeowner
A "first-time homeowner" means that no member of the household has had an ownership interest in any residence during the three years preceding commencement of home ownership assistance. However, a single parent or displaced homemaker who, while married, owned a home with a spouse (or resided in a home owned by a spouse) is considered a "first-time homeowner".
3. Time Commitment of Building Partners
Each family must have three to six building partners that will commit to meeting the weekly building requirements. A task based list is developed for each project; familes must have enough help to ensure tasks are completed by each deadline. A minimum of 300 hours is required for each home, over a 3-4 moth period.
4. Purchase a Home in Longview
All homes must be located in the Longview City limits.
5. Down Payment
At a minimum, the participant is required to provide $750 as a down payment which must come from the family’s personal resources (i.e. savings, IDA account, or FSS Escrow).
Program Advantages
When you become a participant in the SHARE Homeownership Program, you can expect:
- Increased Buying Power to purchase a home
- Comprehensive counseling and referral programs that help with budgeting, financing, and buying a home, along with post-purchase issues
- Referrals to pre-approved lenders and available funds to help with down payment and closing costs
- Assistance in choosing a home that will be a good match for your family.
- Supervision in rehabilitating your home
For more information, please contact:
Rena Mattison
LHA Homeownership Coordinator
(360) 423-0140 ext.27
rmattison@longviewha.org
Other Resources
SHARE program bruochure
SHARE program pre-application
This project is funded by the Longview-Kelso HOME Consortium under a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.