Buyer Financial Assistance Program Application
For new residential construction located anywhere in Williams County, buyers can receive up to $15,000 toward closing costs and interest buy-down points. Expenses must not have been incurred prior to submission of application and reimbursement will not be given for any expenses incurred prior to application approval.
Definition of Single-Family Residential Property
For the purposes of the Financial Assistance Program, a “single-family residential property” is defined as:
- Any property that is assessed as real property and classified as residential under NDCC 57-02, including townhomes and condominiums;
- Property that is not taxed on the permit system under NDCC Chapter 57-55;
- Property that is intended to house one family; and
- Property that is, or will be, occupied by the homeowner, who considers it their primary residence
Eligible Construction
The Certificate of Occupancy must have been, or will be, issued after April 15, 2025. In the case of modular or other off-site built homes (e.g. manufactured or mobile), the structure must have a manufacture date within one year of the application date.
Sales Price Limit
The anticipated list price, in the case of the builder, or the final purchase price, in the case of the buyer, for the single-family residential property listed in the application must be no more than the current FHA Mortgage Limit, plus 10% ($524,225 + 10% = $576,647.50 as of 1/1/2025).
Full Program Details & Eligibility Criteria
Please review the program details in full prior to submitting an application.
Application
*Application and review schedule has been updated as of 9/24/2025*
The document below is a combined application is for FA1: Builder/Buyer Utility Connection Assistance and FA3: Buyer Assistance. Completed applications, inclusive of all required documents, will be reviewed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Applications must be received by the Friday before (see detailed schedule). Final approval or denial of applications are granted on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Questions?
If you need assistance completing the application, or have questions, please contact Lindsey Harriman, Williams County Community Engagement Coordinator at grants@co.williams.nd.us or 701-577-4547.