Am I limited to how the Homestead Opportunity loan funds may be used?

Loan funds may only be used for downpayment and closing cost assistance. Program participants must provide at least 50% of the downpayment from their own funds. Loan funds may be used for the following purchase-related costs:

  • Up to 50% of a reasonable downpayment (reasonable is defined as no more than 20% of the home’s purchase price)
  • For rehabilitation of a property when the lender agrees to credit the increase in the property’s value towards the required downpayment
  • For payment of bank fees and closing costs that include application fees, appraisals, flood certification, document preparation, filing fees, legal fees, and other fees deemed reasonable by the Kenosha County Housing Authority

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1. What is the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program?
2. Who is eligible for a Housing Rehabilitation loan?
3. Are mobile homes eligible for the Rehabilitation Loan Program?
4. What are the income limits for a Housing Rehabilitation loan?
5. Am I limited to how the Housing Rehabilitation loan funds may be used?
6. What is the interest rate for a Housing Rehabilitation loan?
7. What are the amounts and terms of the Housing Rehabilitation loan?
8. How are the terms and rates for a Housing Rehabilitation loan possible?
9. Are there any fees for a Housing Rehabilitation loan?
10. How do I choose a contractor for a Housing Rehabilitation loan?
11. How long does it take to get approved for a Housing Rehabilitation loan?
12. What is the Homestead Opportunity Loan Program?
13. Who is eligible for a Homestead Opportunity Loan?
14. Am I limited to how the Homestead Opportunity loan funds may be used?
15. What is the interest rate and term for a Homestead Opportunity loan?
16. How are the Homestead Opportunity loan terms and rates possible?
17. Are there any fees for a Homestead Opportunity loan?
18. How do I choose a lender for a conventional mortgage?
19. How do I sign up for the Fox River Flood Mitigation (Buyout) Program?
20. Will the County make me sell my Fox River floodplain house under the Fox River Flood Mitigation Program?
21. Does the County have money to buy my Fox River floodplain house under the Fox River Flood Mitigation Program?
22. How much money will the County offer me for my Fox River floodplain house under the Fox River Flood Mitigation Program?
23. What other benefits can I receive if I participate in the Fox River Flood Mitigation Program?
24. How long does it take to get my home purchased under the Fox River Flood Mitigation Program?
25. Who provides Section 8 rental assistance for County residents?
26. Who can I contact regarding a landlord/tenant complaint?
27. How can a find an apartment I can afford?