Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg shared news that $270,000 in grants have gone out through the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office Independent Bank Home Buyer Assistance Program, as shared by Oakland County Times. The program started in September 2024. By December 31, 2025, it had helped 54 first-time homebuyers purchase houses in 23 towns, including Ferndale, Lake Orion, Southfield, Waterford, and White Lake. Average price paid? $244,000.
Applications are still open. The treasurer’s office funds it, and Independent Bank runs it. Why was it created? Its creation aimed to dismantle barriers to affordability and provide opportunities for income-qualified residents throughout the county to become homeowners.
“This milestone represents steady, measurable progress in expanding access to homeownership,” said Robert Wittenberg, as reported by Oakland County Times. “Our collaboration with Independent Bank has helped qualified buyers reduce upfront costs, purchase homes in communities across Oakland County, and contribute to the economic strength and stability of those communities.”…