Announcement
Buying a home can be a complicated process. Home Buyer Education and Down Payment Assistance can work together to help you. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City offers Home Buyer Education courses designed for refugee and immigrant populations and Down Payment Assistance for qualifying applicants when funds are available. We also recommend the following resources.
A home purchased recently using down payment assistance from the IRC SLC.
Photo: Courtesy of Tara Leung/IRC
First-time Home Buyer Education
Make sure you know your rights, what to expect and get the support you need by taking a first-time homebuyer education course. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City recommends the following:
- IRC in Salt Lake City: Classroom-based 2-session course (attendance both days required) on October 10 & 17 from 5:30-7:30pm. This course is free.
- Neighborworks Salt Lake: Online course. Self-directed. $75.
- Community Development Corporation of Utah (CDCU): Online course. Self-directed. $75.
Down Payment Assistance (DPA)
DPA is a grant or conditional loan that can be applied to the up front costs of purchasing a home. Agencies in Salt Lake County occasionally have DPA funds available for qualified home buyers. The IRC SLC currently does not have DPA funds available. Please check with the following agencies for fund availability, eligibility requirements and program details.
- IRC in Salt Lake City: Funds may be available in October 2019. To be notified if funds are available, register on our waitlist here. Questions? Contact us at 801.883.8481.
- Community Development Corporation of Utah (CDCU): Funds available September or October. For more information, reach out by emailing [email protected] or calling 801.994.7222 x100. Learn more at cdcutah.org.
- Neighborworks Salt Lake: Call to verify fund availability at 801.539.1590. More information available at nwsaltlake.org/slcdpaloans.html
Additional questions? Email us at [email protected] for more information.