Atlanta houses are expensive. By 2022, Georgia households had to earn $116,890 a year to afford a median-priced home in the capital. By November 2024, Atlanta homes hit a median price of $416,000.
For nurses, however, there is a way to get financial help with it all.
After reaching more than 60,000 participants last year, home-buying program Nurse Next Door recently announced its 2025 grant offerings. Home seekers working in the health care industry are eligible to apply.
“These enhancements reflect our dedication to making homeownership a reality for the people who care for our communities every day,” Nurse Next Door national director Stephen Parks said in a news release.
Unlike loans, Nurse Next Door’s grants do not have to be repaid and are geared specifically toward health care professionals. The housing grants range from $1,000 to $8,000, but there is also a down payment assistance program offering up to $15,000.
“With these increased grant amounts and favorable market conditions, 2025 is shaping up to be an exceptional year for healthcare professionals to achieve their homeownership goals,” Next Door Programs director of operations James Hadley said in a news release.
Nurse Next Door is only one part of Next Door Programs. The suite of programs, which include Teacher Next Door and Firefighter Next Door, is “designed to increase home ownership among teachers, nurses, law enforcement and other public servants, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination,” according to its website.
Those interested in applying for a grant should visit nursenextdoorprogram.us/Grants.
Nurse Next Door also offers the Fresh Start Credit Repair Program to help get potential home buyers’ credit ready for their first house. It also offers a refinance program to all public service employees, including nurses. For details, visit nursenextdoorprogram.us/.
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