Idaho

First Story will have its first home in Montana in the near future!

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Begin your

homeownership journey

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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.

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Steps to Become a First Story Homeowner

Step 1:
Check home availability

We are currently accepting applications for the following cities:

Step 2:
Review Eligibility Requirements

You may be eligible to apply for a First Story home if:

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.

Idaho Housing Partners

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.

Info@nwboise.org

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.

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128 families served

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100% earn less than 80% of area median income

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100% are first-time homebuyers

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

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30% identify as Latino or Black

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20% are households with children who have disabilities

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22% of families include a member with a disability

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

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25% are households with disabilities

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