Aug 24, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardNeighborhood Improvement Services Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee focused on the City of Jacksonville's down payment assistance programs, including mortgage assistance and the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency's community partner loan pool. Discussion topics included eligibility criteria such as income limits and credit score requirements, the mandatory housing counseling and education courses, and the process for applying. The committee also reviewed the recent sale of city-owned properties and discussed plans for future reconstruction projects to create new home ownership opportunities. Questions were addressed regarding accessibility for elderly applicants and the scope of the required counseling services.