A home of your own.
Find out whether a county SHIP program may be an option for your home purchase.

You don’t have to choose a program first.
Counseling helps you review your situation and understand your options before considering a particular loan or housing program.
Options to explore with your counselor.
USDA loan packaging
Help preparing a Section 502 or 504 application for USDA Rural Development. USDA determines eligibility and approval.
Explore USDA loan packagingSHIP down-payment assistance
Ask about county-administered assistance for buying a home. Availability and requirements depend on your county.
Learn about SHIPMutual self-help housing
Build alongside other participating households, contributing labor to one another’s homes with supervised construction.
See how self-help housing worksStart with your questions.
Talk with FNPH about your housing options.