Homeownership is within your reach!
The ComeHome program is available to eligible RRHA residents, including families in public housing communities and those receiving public housing vouchers.
Interested?
Meetings to discuss next steps for applicants will begin July 17.
Qualifications & Unique Benefits
- Underwriting that removes several traditional credit scoring barriers. For example, consistent on-time rent payment history, rather than credit scores, considered in qualifying for loans
- Down payment assistance
- Closing costs assistance
- Below-market interest rates
- Mortgage insurance relief
- Mandatory homeownership education and budgeting counseling
ComeHome Information Line
Email questions to:
ComeHome@rrha.com
Pre-qualification Criteria
How to prepare? To take advantage of the program, you’ll need to meet the following qualifications. If you don’t meet them yet, there’s still time to get “mortgage ready”!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Benefits of Homeownership
- Control your monthly housing payment
- Use home equity to build wealth
- Make the home your own
- Gain a sense of belonging in your community
- Increase your financial strength
- Earn tax deductions
Recent Homeownership News
- RRHA Historic Homeownership Program to end Public Housing in Richmond
MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT – Tuesday, March 5, 2024 @ 10 a.m. at Blackwell Lot (621 – 627 E. 15th St.) RICHMOND, VA (February 26, 2024) —… - RRHA Announces Homeownership Program Exclusively for Public Housing & Voucher Families
RRHA announces homeownership program exclusively for public housing & voucher families. Program will lower barriers to mortgage qualification and provide financial assistance.