Create teacher housing partnership with loan program up to $50,000
In Plain English
The city and school district are exploring a partnership to help teachers buy homes in Richmond. The program would offer first-time homebuyers loans worth 10% of purchase price up to $50,000 with no interest. If approved, teachers who stay 5 years get 20% of their loan forgiven each year until fully forgiven.
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Extended the meeting until 11:30 p.m.
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Teacher Housing Partnership
5 spokeAll five speakers provided comments regarding the proposed partnership between the city and West Contra Costa Unified School District to address teacher housing needs.
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