How Long Will It Take You to SAVE FOR A HOME?
For many New Yorkers, saving for a down payment can take 5–10 years, depending on income, rent, debt, and monthly expenses. If you’re balancing bills, student loans, or credit card payments, it can take even longer to reach your goal on your own.
If you’re realizing the timeline feels longer than expected, you don’t have to do this alone.
Don’t worry about what you’re seeing you can still reach out to us for help…
Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services offers down payment assistance grants of up to $100,000 for a limited number of eligible homebuyers. Even if you don’t qualify for a grant, our team can help you create a personalized savings plan to help you reach your down payment goal faster. We can also connect you to financial institutions with attractive loan and grant packages.
Click the button below to join our First-Time Homebuyer class or orientation and learn how
we can support your path to homeownership.
Buying a Home Is not Out of Reach?
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Buying your first home can feel complicated, but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
The Bronx NHS First-Time Homebuyer Program provides education, financial guidance, and counseling to help you prepare for homeownership.
Our team helps you understand what lenders look for, how to strengthen your financial profile, and how to access programs like down payment assistance that
can make buying a home more affordable.
Fill out the form on this page to learn how our program can support your journey to homeownership.