New Grant Program available to help first time Oregon homebuyers!

Available starting today is a grant for first time home owners who earn less than or equal to the median income for their area of the state. Created by a partnership of the Oregon Association of REALTORS® and the Oregon Bankers Association, the HOME Sweet Home Program (HSHP) is designed to provide homeownership opportunities for Oregonians.


The Ira Gribin Workforce Housing Grants Program has provided the initial funding by providing $80,000 grant to the Oregon Realtors Association HOME Foundation. The goal is to address the growing need for affordable housing to the average layperson.

First time homeowners will be eligible for a $2000 grant funded by HSHP. Those interested in this program must be working on the home purchase with a broker who is a REALTOR® and obtain their mortgage through an Oregon Bankers Association member bank.