City of Anderson to Offer Pandemic Mortgage Assistance
Friday, October 15, 2021 at 10:40AM Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer
The City of Anderson will offermortgage assistance for those who are behind on payments due to the pandemic beginning Wednesday.
To qualify, homeowners must be the occupant of property located within Anderson's city limits, show a household income must be below 80 percent of the area median income and meet other criteria to qualify for assistance. For more details on qualifications visit the website www.citvofandersonsc.com
The program could provide up to six months of delinquent mortgage payments not to exceed $5,000, with payments made directly to the mortgage company.
The city will distribute approximately $250,000. The goal is to provide assistance to approximately 40 qualified households.
In-person applications will be received from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Municipal Center at 601 South Main Street. Call 864-231-2223 before 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Please bring a South Carolina resident photo identification or driver's license, mortgage statement, proof of mortgage delinquency, W-9 form from their lender, proof of income (pay stub, social security statement or proof of last deposit, pension statement, unemployment check stub or proof of unemployment deposit, workers' compensation check stub, veterans benefits statements, TANF statements, proof of alimony, child support), and proof of reduction in income (2019 & 2020 taxes or W2's, form 1099) or INCREASE in expenses (receipts, bills, etc.) due to COVID-19.
On-site technical assistance will be provided for those with special needs (i.e. translation services or special accommodations). Applicants are asked to make needs requests known when calling to schedule appointment.