Kaitlyn Mulhern

Housing Our Workforce

Housing Our Workforce (HOW) offers grants to help homebuyers earning above 80% and up to 120% of the area median income with down-payment and closing cost assistance.

"By using HOW, a greater number of working individuals and families are able to purchase a home."

Kaitlyn Mulhern
Homeownership Set-Aside Programs Manager

Eligibility + Terms of Funding

Members in good standing are eligible to receive up to the annual enrollment cap of $250,000* to help homebuyers who earn more than 80% and up to 120% of the area median income. As a member, you’ll find more information about home purchase price limits and HOW.

Training Materials

HOW training webinars provide details about the program application, enrollment, loan origination, and disbursement process.

Procedures + Requirements

If you’re a member working with an eligible homebuyer who could benefit from HOW, be sure to review these important dates* and key application steps. You can also review these Frequently Asked Questions.

Housing Our Workforce Forms

Find the form or application you need here:

*Effective 2025 there is a graduated member cap starting at $125,000 for the first two funding release periods. For the remaining funding releases, the member cap increases to a maximum of $250,000 (no member can reserve more than $250,000 for the program year).