HOMEOWNERSHIP EQUITY PROGRAM DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE | RURAL EDGE
1222 Main Street, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
Eligibility
Income Guidelines Apply; Must purchase a Shared Equity Home; Must be a first time home buyer; At least one of the prospective owners must identify as BIPOC
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Service area
Caledonia county, Vermont
Essex county, Vermont
Orleans county, Vermont
Provides down payment zero interest loans towards the purchase of a single-family home. If the buyer owns and lives in the home for three or more years, the loan does not have to be repaid.
Last Assured
12/29/2025
Providing organization
RURAL EDGE
RuralEdge is a rural regional non-profit organization providing affordable quality housing, community development, property management, financial services, and education. Services include creation and preservation of affordable housing for individuals with low to moderate incomes, provision of homeownership education and services, and facilitation of community development and renewal in Caledonia, Essex and Orleans Counties. RuralEdge rebuilds, rehabilitates, leases, and manages properties and supports residents with information, education, counseling, and access to resources for repairs.