Establishes the New York state first home grant program to assist first-time home buyers.
The bill establishes the New York state first home grant program, which provides assistance to first-time home buyers. The commissioner of homes and community renewal, in consultation with the state comptroller, implements the program. The program offers grants up to $10,000 for eligible home buyers to cover downpayment costs, closing costs, and interest rate reduction on mortgage loans. It also includes subsidies for shared equity homes and pre-occupancy modifications for disabled home buyers. Recipients must maintain the purchased home as their primary residence for five years.
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