Lease Purchase Information

Looking to own a home but don’t know where to start?
East Bay NHS, in partnership with Self-Help, provides home ownership opportunities for low-income families who cannot currently obtain lender financing in the East Bay area. Through the Lease Purchase program, families have the resources to own a home, regardless of credit history.

The Lease Purchase Program (also known as “rent-to-own purchase”) provides families with a lease to a property, combined with an option to purchase the property within a specified period of time (less than three years), at an agreed-upon price.

Participation in the program is based upon your initial screening as a potential homebuyer, and may include requirements such as:

• Homebuyer education
• Financial Literacy
• Credit counseling sessions with a third-party provider

To view detailed information on the Self-Help Lease-To-Own Purchase Program, click here.

To apply for the Lease Purchase Program, be prepared to submit:

• Lease Purchase Application (click here for application)
• Last two paystubs or verification of employment for all applicants over the age of 18
• Verification of checking/savings account for all qualified applicants
• Photocopy of driver’s license or other photo I.D.
• Tenant references worksheet
• Personal references