Forms and Resources

Below are the various forms, restrictions and qualifications for the various programs that we offer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by emailing us!

 

Assistance Programs

A number of Capital Area Housing Partnership’s assistance programs require participants meet federal income restrictions as determined by HUD. Maximum household income, listed by household size below:

Income Limits effective June 1, 2019

• 1 - $41,650

• 2 - $47,600

• 3 - $53,550

• 4 - $59,450

• 5 - $64,250

• 6 - $69,000

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Homebuyer Program Participation Requirements

• The home must be in neighborhoods as outlined on the map linked to each program.

• A buyer’s personal investment must equal at least 1% of purchase price.

• Deed restrictions are recorded at the time of purchase requiring the home remain owner occupied for 30 years.

• Home-ownership counseling is required prior to closing.

• Limited funds are available and are offered on a first come, first served basis.

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Homebuyer Program Forms

Below are links to the forms needed to be pre-qualified for CAHP’s income restricted programs. These forms can be printed, completed and brought to CAHP prior to meeting with staff for initial review, completed at CAHP’s office with assistance from staff and/or a combination of those options. In addition to the completion of forms, the Buyer Checklist outlines documents that are required to complete the pre-approval process. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us.

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For a complete packet, click here. Individual documents can be found below:

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• Homebuyer Checklist

• Homebuyer Application

• Family Composition

• 214 Status

• Income & Asset Checklist

• Authorization to Release Info

• Client Questionnaire

• IRS 4506-T - Request for Transcript of Tax Return form

• Fair Housing Equal Opportunity for All 

• Lead Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right

• Fair Housing and Lead-Based Paint Receipt Acknowledgement Statement Form

• CAHP Complaint Procedure and Acknowledgement Form

 

Rehab Programs

A number of Capital Area Housing Partnership’s assistance programs require participants meet federal income restrictions as listed by household member size below, effective June 1, 2018:

• 1 - $41,650

• 2 - $47,600

• 3 - $53,550

• 4 - $59,450

• 5 - $64,250

• 6 - $69,000

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Homeowner Rehab Program Participation Requirements

• Home must be in program outlined communities or neighborhoods.

• Deed restrictions are recorded at once work is completed requiring the home remain owner occupied for 30 years.

• Limited funds are available and are offered on a first come, first served basis.

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Forms for Rehab Programs

Below are links to the forms needed to be pre-qualified for CAHP’s income restricted programs. These forms can be printed, completed and brought to CAHP prior to meeting with staff for initial review, completed at CAHP’s office with assistance from staff and/or a combination of those options. In addition to the completion of forms, the Buyer Checklist outlines documents that are required to complete the pre-approval process. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us.

• Homeowner Rehabilitation Checklist

• Homeowner Rehabilitation Application

• Family Composition

• 214 Status

• Income & Asset Checklist

• Authorization to Release Info

• Client Questionnaire - East Lansing Program Only

• IRS 4506-T - Request for Transcript of Tax Return form

• Fair Housing Equal Opportunity for All 

• Lead Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right

• Fair Housing and Lead-Based Paint Receipt Acknowledgement Statement Form

• CAHP Complaint Procedure and Acknowledgement Form

 

Employee Down Payment Assistance Programs Forms

• Checklist

• Application

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CLICK HERE to view a map of East Lansing qualified neighborhoods.

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Individual Development Account (IDA) Program 

Income guidelines for the IDA program require maximum household incomes as listed by household member size below:

• 1 - $23,760

• 2 - $32,040

• 3 - $40,320

• 4 - $48,600

• 5 - $56,880

• 6 - $65,160

 

IDA Forms

• IDA Checklist

• IDA Pre-Screener

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Pre-Purchase Counseling Forms

• Pre-Purchase Checklist

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Foreclosure Counseling Forms

• Foreclosure Intervention Counseling Checklist

• Household Profile Form

• Release of Information Form