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<\/p>\nJuly 17, 2024<\/p>\n
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS\u2014<\/strong>Under the determined leadership of Governor Albert Bryan Jr., the Virgin Islands government today announced remarkable advancements under the VI Slice Moderate-Income Homeownership Program.<\/p>\n This pioneering initiative underscores the Bryan-Roach Administration’s unwavering commitment to dismantling barriers to homeownership and fostering long-term economic stability among Virgin Islanders.<\/p>\n Since its inception, the VI Slice Moderate-Income Homeownership Program has empowered 20 families with the tools to purchase their first homes by providing $1.87 million in grants on top of approximately $5.87 million in mortgage loans made by local participating lenders to assist those families in closing the affordability gap between the amount of their approved mortgages and the actual cost of their first home. These measures are crucial steps toward rectifying the disparities in housing access within the community.<\/p>\n \u00ab\u00a0Today, we celebrate the tangible results of the VI Slice Moderate-Income Homeownership Program. It is a testament to our dedication to transforming the lives of Virgin Island families,\u00a0\u00bb Governor Bryan enthused. \u00ab\u00a0This initiative is more than a program; it’s a promise to our citizens that we will fight for their right to own a home and secure their financial future.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n Governor Bryan has consistently prioritized homeownership as a critical driver of community vitality and individual prosperity. \u00ab\u00a0The path to homeownership is fraught with challenges, but we are clearing the way, ensuring that the dream of owning a home is not a privilege for the few but a reality for the many,\u00a0\u00bb the governor asserted.<\/p>\n The momentum continues with four additional applicants nearing the closing phase, signaling sustained interest and need for such transformative programs.<\/p>\n Building upon this foundation, the Governor is also championing the \u00ab\u00a0Own a Lot, Build a Home\u00a0\u00bb initiative. This program, spearheaded by the U.S. Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery, extends another lifeline to families striving to construct their personalized, resilient homes on government-subsidized land.<\/p>\n \u00ab\u00a0The ‘Own a Lot, Build a Home’ initiative is a strategic expansion of our efforts to put homeownership within reach of every Virgin Islander. It\u2019s about empowerment, sustainability, and resilience,\u00a0\u00bb Governor Bryan explained. This initiative not only promises affordable options but also supports families in building homes designed to withstand the challenges posed by climate change.<\/p>\n Together, the VI Slice and \u00ab\u00a0Own a Lot, Build a Home\u00a0\u00bb programs illustrate the Bryan-Roach Administration’s proactive agenda to fortify the economic and social fabric of the Virgin Islands through robust, accessible homeownership solutions.<\/p>\n Governor Bryan urges all eligible citizens to seize these opportunities to lay down roots and build secure futures.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Own a Lot, Build a Home First-Time Homebuyers Assistance Program provides zero percent interest forgivable loans for the construction of single-family homes on undeveloped land, emphasizing support for building resilient, cost-effective family homes.\u00a0 For more information, visit https:\/\/www.usviodr.com\/own-a-lot-build-a-home\/<\/a> or email nhicprogram@usvipfa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" July 17, 2024 Governor Bryan Leads Unprecedented Push for Affordable Homeownership U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS\u2014Under the determined leadership of Governor Albert Bryan Jr., the Virgin Islands government today announced remarkable advancements under the VI Slice Moderate-Income Homeownership Program. 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The VI Slice Moderate-Income Homeownership Program offers financial assistance to bridge the gap between mortgage approvals and the actual cost of homes, prioritizing moderate-income families in their quest for homeownership. Visit https:\/\/vislice.com\/\u00a0<\/a> or email vislice@usvieda.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.usviodr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/OALBAH-Logo_Black.png\"){kind=logo}
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