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Community land trust down payment assistance

Summary

$400,000 in HOME funds will help modest-income families buy the first 13 homes in Green Bay's new community land trust at the JBS site. Grants lower the purchase price, and a 2% annual appreciation cap keeps homes affordable for future buyers.

At a glance

Total mentions
2
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$400,000 of federal HOME funds reallocated from housing development to buyer assistance.

✅Who benefits

First-time homebuyers with modest incomes who can't compete in the regular market.

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