Qualifications

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Do I Qualify?

Qualification for our program requires the following:

  • Live in Skagit County for a minimum of one year. NOTE: request consideration if living outside of Skagit County.
  • First time home buyer. Applicant must not have owned a home during the previous 3 years in order to receive federal funds, excluding those who meet the following exceptions:
    • A displaced homemaker who owned a home with his or her spouse or resided in a home owned by the spouse
    • A single parent owned a home with his or her spouse or resided in a home owned by the spouse
  • Earn an income up to 80 percent of the area median income (Skagit County Area Median)
Skagit County Median Income Chart
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Next Steps

Once you qualify for our program, proceed to these next steps:

  • Schedule a consultation and/or application review appointment with Home Trust staff.
  • Once you receive the HTS approval letter:
    • Attend a homebuyer education class from your local lender or visit (insert link)  & provide certification of completion.
    •  Qualify for a mortgage at any qualified lender.
    •  Your mortgage lender and Home Trust work together to get you into an affordable home.
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Application Form

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