Community & Economic Development

Homeownership

American families for years have seen the value of buying their own home. They buy because they want to have a place to call home, purchase an asset that will increase in value over the years and also look forward to providing a generational asset to their family. Our homeownership programs provide the opportunities and resources necessary to bridge the financial gap between your dream and reality. Take a look at our resources below for potential homebuyers, realtors and lenders

Down Payment Assistance Dashboard
Forsyth County - AHOP

Funds Available:

$425,650

Budget Period: July 2020 - June 2025

Excluding properties within the City of Winston-Salem & Town of Walkertown

NC Housing Finance Agency - CPLP

Funds Available:

$1,250,000

Budget Period: January 2025 - December 2025

Available county-wide

City of Winston-Salem - AHOP

Funds Available:

$0

Budget Period: July 2024 - June 2025

Exclusive to City of Winston-Salem properties

2025 Homebuyer Assistance Program: Assistance Policy & Underwriting Guidelines Homeownership Readiness Survey
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you ready to achieve your dream of homeownership?
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How the Program Works
Watch First Time Homebuyers Video

Whether you need down payment assistance or a little more help getting financially prepared we can help! Take a look at this video we put together where you will hear from our former Community and Economic Development director, loan officer, a few of our partners and several Down Payment Assistance and IDA program participants to get an overarching look at the experience. We want to be here for YOU and remind you that homeownership is in your grasp – you just need the right network and tools to get there.

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The program is a potentially powerful opportunity for low-income residents to climb the socioeconomic ladder through two vectors: first, the purchase of a house may allow for wealth to build; second, the program allows residents to move to their most favored location within the county, thus giving them better choices around neighborhoods, schools, access to jobs, retail shops and health care. ”

Craig Richardson

—CSEM Director
Contact Us
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Bianca Green

Loan Officer
forsythcedfthb@forsyth.cc
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Arisbett Adame-Smith

Intake Specialist
forsythcedfthb@forsyth.cc

Fair Housing Statment

Forsyth County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, familial status, physical handicap or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services or activities.

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Community & Economic Development

  • 201 North Chestnut Street
    Fifth Floor
    Winston-Salem, NC 27101
  • Phone: 336 703 2680
  • Fax: 336 727 8580
  • Email: ForsythCED@forsyth.cc