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First-Time Homebuyer Workshops & Housing Counseling
FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER WORKSHOPS Our First-Time Homebuyer Workshops are free of charge and are designed for individuals and families preparing to purchase their first home, as well as those who haven’t owned a home in many years. These workshops provide a comprehensive overview of the homebuying process, from start to finish. Participants also hear from guest…
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Public Housing
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Family Housing
What Is It? Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single-family houses to high-rise apartments for elderly families. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers Federal Aid to…
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Housing Choice Voucher Program
What Is It? The Housing Choice Voucher Program assists very low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities to rent decent, safe, and sanitary housing available in the private market. The Cumberland County Housing Authority receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the program. A rental subsidy is paid…
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Family Self Sufficiency Program
What Is It? The Family Self Sufficiency Program is a voluntary program designed to offer families supportive services in building their financial independence. The goal of our five-year program is to assist families in setting aside money in an escrow account whereby they can access the accumulated funds upon completion of the program. In addition,…
