Oregon
First Story will have its first home in Montana in the near future!
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Begin your
homeownership journey
Oregon
First Story collaborates with builder Hayden Homes, Simplicity by Hayden 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.

GreenPath
Providing education for applicants for homes located in Albany and Springfield.
To complete the required homebuyer education, contact GreenPath at 877-337-3399 and mention you were referred by First Story. This education is free for all First Story applicants.

NeighborImpact
Providing education for applicants for homes located in Bend and Sisters.
To complete the required homebuyer education, contact NeighborImpact.
Step 4:
Submit education certificate
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

56% are single parent households

