Idaho
First Story will have its first home in Montana in the near future!
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Begin your
homeownership journey
Idaho
First Story collaborates with builder Hayden Homes, Simplicity Homes, and in-kind partners to construct or fully refurbish homes.
The homes are then sold to individuals and families earning 80 percent of area median income or below through First Story's innovative loan program, which provides loans at zero-down, zero-percent interest for 30 years.
4
Steps to Become a First Story Homeowner
Step 1:
Check home availability
Step 2:
Review Eligibility Requirements
Your total gross annual income is at or below 80% of area median income.
You currently have no negative credit accounts or items in collections.
You currently live or work in the county where the home is being built.
You are a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status (required for applicant(s) only).
You are a first-time home buyer.
Step 3:
Complete Homebuyer Education
Complete Homebuyer Education through our partner organization serving the community where you’re applying.
Please note, completing Homebuyer Education does not guarantee eligibility or approval for housing.

NeighborWorks Boise
Please contact NeighborWorks Boise to learn more about applying for a First Story home. Info@nwboise.org
Providing education for applicants for homes located in Caldwell.
Step 4:
apply for a home
Send your homebuyer education certificate of completion to info@firststory.org.
We will respond with the next steps in the application process.
Questions?
We want to answer them. View answers to popular questions about First Story’s homeownership program here before contacting our team.
128 families served

100% earn less than 80% of area median income

100% are first-time homebuyers

128 families served

100% earn less than 80% of area median income

100% are first-time homebuyers

80% are the first in their families to ever own a home

30% identify as Latino or Black

20% are households with children who have disabilities

22% of families include a member with a disability

29% identify as a member of the Black or Latino community

25% are households with disabilities

