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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Good Neighbor Next Door

BenefitHousing AssistanceRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

HUD's Good Neighbor Next Door program offers law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and pre-K through 12th-grade teachers a 50% discount on the list price of eligible HUD-owned single-family homes located in designated revitalization areas. Buyers must commit to living in the purchased home as their sole residence for at least 36 months. Properties are listed weekly on the HUD Homestore website and must be purchased through a registered HUD-approved real estate agent.

Help with rent, housing costs, or finding stable housing through a local housing agency or approved provider.

Ask about priority lists if you are homeless, fleeing violence, disabled, elderly, or caring for children.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

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Are you employed full-time as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, EMT, or K-12 teacher?
Are you employed by an agency serving the area where the property is located?
Have you not owned a primary residence in the 12 months prior to submitting an offer?
Do you commit to occupying the home as sole residence for at least 36 months?
Do you obtain financing or pay cash at the time of purchase?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Proof of full-time employment in an eligible profession
2Government-issued photo ID
3Mortgage pre-approval or proof of cash financing
4HUD-approved real estate agent certification

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the public housing agency that handles Good Neighbor Next Door.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HOPWA — Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Housing Counseling Assistance

See details for your state

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Good Neighbor Next Door

BenefitHousing AssistanceRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Help with rent, housing costs, or finding stable housing through a local housing agency or approved provider.

Ask about priority lists if you are homeless, fleeing violence, disabled, elderly, or caring for children.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/5 confirmed

Are you employed full-time as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, EMT, or K-12 teacher?
Are you employed by an agency serving the area where the property is located?
Have you not owned a primary residence in the 12 months prior to submitting an offer?
Do you commit to occupying the home as sole residence for at least 36 months?
Do you obtain financing or pay cash at the time of purchase?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Proof of full-time employment in an eligible profession
2Government-issued photo ID
3Mortgage pre-approval or proof of cash financing
4HUD-approved real estate agent certification

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the public housing agency that handles Good Neighbor Next Door.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HOPWA — Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Housing Counseling Assistance