Housing Our Workforce Procedures + Requirements

The application period for HOW opens Monday, Februray 3, 2025, and closes Friday, February 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Approved members will have access to the funds allocated to the HOW funding round until they have met their maximum amount or until the pool runs out. Funds are always on a first-come, first-served basis. Please refer to the 2025 Program Features and Notice of Changes and the EBP HOW Procedures for additional information.*

The 2025 EBP/HOW funding release schedule as follows: Tuesday, April 1; Tuesday, April 15; Thursday, May 1; Thursday, May 15; Monday, June 2, Monday, June 16, Tuesday, July 1; and Tuesday, July 15. These dates are subject to change. 

There are three easy steps to take advantage of HOW: 

• Apply to participate in the program (this is an annual application process). 
• Once approved to participate, enroll homebuyers.
  
• After the closing, request disbursement of the grant(s).

To apply and enroll homebuyers, go to the Community Lending Login. All other forms for the application and enrollment process can be found in Forms + Applications.  

The standard review time for homebuyer enrollment applications is 15 business days assuming all acceptable documentation has been submitted.

To ensure you have all necessary documentation, please refer to this checklist.