LANSING, Mich — LANSING, Mich. — A 65-year-old Lansing woman has fulfilled her dream of homeownership through an Ingham County down payment assistance program funded by a state grant.
- The Ingham County Down Payment Assistance program helps qualified residents with up to $30,000 toward a home purchase.
- The program is funded through a $15 million grant from the state of Michigan.
- First-generation homebuyers receive priority for the assistance, which is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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“I feel very very fortunate to be able to have a brand new home and have it made to my specifications. So I’m really excited about it!” Evans said.
The Ingham County Housing Trust Fund program provides direct assistance to home-buyers using funds from a $15 million state grant. Under the program, a single-person household earning less than $56,480 can qualify for up to $30,000 in down payment assistance…