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Who can participate in the SHIP program?
  1. Persons participating in the SHIP program must meet the following requirements:

    Income Level A household's total annual gross income level must be classified as either very low, low, or moderate income. (Please see the chart for income levels.)

  2. Employment. At least one of the household members must currently be employed. (including having been continuously employed

  3. Assets. A household's total assets shall not exceed $20,000.00

  4. Credit Verification. An applicant shall have a satisfactory credit rating for at least the previous one (1) year.

  5. Homebuyer Status. No member of household shall have owned a home for at least three (3) years before being approved to receive downpayment/closing cost assistance from the LHAProgram.

  6. Price/Rent Limitations. Purchase prices for homes and rental rates for rental housing may not be higher than limits set by the LHAProgram.
 

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