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What is the definition of a first time homebuyer?

To help identify a first-time home buyers, we are clarifying the definition of what constitutes a first-time home buyer.

  •  A first-time home buyer is an individual who has had no ownership in a principal residence during the 3-year period ending on the date of purchase of the property. This includes a spouse (if either meets the above test, they are considered first-time homebuyers).
Updated 11/20/2019 10:54 AM
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