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City of Raleigh Homebuyer Assistance

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Multiple assistance options Check official rules 2026-04-19
Agency City of Raleigh Housing and Neighborhoods Department
Support type Multiple assistance options
Amount highlight Traditional Homebuyer Assistance offers up to $45,000 for eligible homes citywide. Enhanced Homebuyer Assistance offers up to $60,000 for eligible homes in targeted geographic areas.
Last verified 2026-04-19

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Amount

Traditional Homebuyer Assistance offers up to $45,000 for eligible homes citywide. Enhanced Homebuyer Assistance offers up to $60,000 for eligible homes in targeted geographic areas.

Type

Multiple assistance options

Repayment

The official page states the Enhanced Homebuyer Assistance Program places a 10-year deed restriction that limits sales proceeds if the home is sold during that period. The cited page does not publish a separate repayment term for the traditional track.

First-time buyer

Required

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Who qualifies?

First-time homebuyers earning no more than 80% of AMI

What support do you get?

Traditional Homebuyer Assistance offers up to $45,000 for eligible homes citywide. Enhanced Homebuyer Assistance offers up to $60,000 for eligible homes in targeted geographic areas.

Do you repay it?

The official page states the Enhanced Homebuyer Assistance Program places a 10-year deed restriction that limits sales proceeds if the home is sold during that period. The cited page does not publish a separate repayment term for the traditional track.

How do you apply?

Attend the required homeownership class and counseling pathway, get pre-approved through one of the City's approved lenders, then have that lender apply to the City on the buyer's behalf.

Official source evidence

The official Raleigh page states that the traditional program offers up to $45,000, the enhanced track offers up to $60,000, and the City requires a homeownership class plus an approved lender who applies to the City for the buyer.

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Last verified

2026-04-19

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City of Raleigh Homebuyer Assistance

Amount: Traditional Homebuyer Assistance offers up to $45,000 for eligible homes citywide. Enhanced Homebuyer Assistance offers up to $60,000 for eligible homes in targeted geographic areas.

Repayment: The official page states the Enhanced Homebuyer Assistance Program places a 10-year deed restriction that limits sales proceeds if the home is sold during that period. The cited page does not publish a separate repayment term for the traditional track.

First-time buyer: Required

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  • City of Raleigh Homebuyer Assistance requires a participating lender.
  • City of Raleigh Homebuyer Assistance can trigger repayment on sale or refinance.

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  • Does City of Raleigh Homebuyer Assistance require a participating lender for this household and loan setup?
  • Which events trigger repayment for City of Raleigh Homebuyer Assistance: sale?

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What you would do next

  • Confirm the first-time buyer definition before you apply.
  • Confirm whether City of Raleigh Homebuyer Assistance requires a participating lender.
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