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RIHousing HomeSecure Grant

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Emergency-reserve grant Check official rules 2026-04-23
Agency RIHousing
Support type Emergency-reserve grant
Amount highlight Current RIHousing materials describe HomeSecure as an emergency reserve grant equal to three months of mortgage payments, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance, available during the first three years of ownership.
Last verified 2026-04-23

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Amount

Current RIHousing materials describe HomeSecure as an emergency reserve grant equal to three months of mortgage payments, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance, available during the first three years of ownership.

Type

Emergency-reserve grant

Repayment

HomeSecure is a stand-alone grant reserve, not a repayable second loan. Eligible withdrawals can be used for short-term emergencies during the first three years, and any funds left at the end of the three-year period are applied to the principal balance of the RIHousing first mortgage.

First-time buyer

Required

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Who qualifies?

Rhode Island first-time homebuyers using a RIHousing first mortgage, Borrowers completing a financial literacy course through a designated RIHousing community partner before mortgage application, Borrowers completing RIHousing post-purchase financial education before the first payment due date and enrolling in automatic mortgage debit, Applicants meeting current RIHousing mortgage credit, income, asset, employment, and purchase-price rules

What support do you get?

Current RIHousing materials describe HomeSecure as an emergency reserve grant equal to three months of mortgage payments, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance, available during the first three years of ownership.

Do you repay it?

HomeSecure is a stand-alone grant reserve, not a repayable second loan. Eligible withdrawals can be used for short-term emergencies during the first three years, and any funds left at the end of the three-year period are applied to the principal balance of the RIHousing first mortgage.

How do you apply?

Complete financial literacy with a designated community partner, get pre-approved through the RIHousing Loan Center for a RIHousing mortgage, document income, assets, credit, and employment, then complete post-purchase education and auto-debit enrollment to receive the HomeSecure reserve structure.

Official source evidence

Current RIHousing materials show HomeSecure remains live statewide as a stand-alone grant reserve equal to three months of mortgage payments for the first three years of ownership when paired with a RIHousing first mortgage.

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Last verified

2026-04-23

HomeSecure page last modified 2024-11-18; current page verified 2026-04-23

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RIHousing HomeSecure Grant

Amount: Current RIHousing materials describe HomeSecure as an emergency reserve grant equal to three months of mortgage payments, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance, available during the first three years of ownership.

Repayment: HomeSecure is a stand-alone grant reserve, not a repayable second loan. Eligible withdrawals can be used for short-term emergencies during the first three years, and any funds left at the end of the three-year period are applied to the principal balance of the RIHousing first mortgage.

First-time buyer: Required

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What gets flagged before you call a lender

  • RIHousing HomeSecure Grant must be paired with a specific first mortgage.

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Questions tied to this exact path

  • Which first-mortgage product must be paired with RIHousing HomeSecure Grant, and what breaks eligibility?
  • What occupancy period must be completed before RIHousing HomeSecure Grant is forgiven after 36 months?

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What you would do next

  • Confirm the first-time buyer definition before you apply
  • Review the official HomeSecure page for RIHousing HomeSecure Grant
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