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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Homeownership programs and support
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Ahmed Tigani highlights HPD's renewed focus on homeownership programs and support for first-time homebuyers in New York City.
- Established the Office of the Homeowner Advocate with help from the city council
- Launched a Homeowner Help Desk and a new Home Fix repair program
- Expanded Home First, the down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers
- These initiatives aim to help New Yorkers build wealth and create stability for themselves and their communities
Ahmed Tigani
0:23:38
And we're refocusing on home ownership.
0:23:40
For many, owning your own home is a critical way to build wealth for yourself and your family while creating stability for your community, yourself, and the city's housing market.
0:23:51
We've established the office of the homeowner advocate with help from the council of course and launched a homeowner help desk and a new home fix repair program, and recently announced the expansion of Home First, our down payment assistance program for first time home buyers.