Housing Assistance - Required Documentation

The City of Westlake welcomes applicants to apply for assistance under the housing assistance purchase program. The program will provide assistance to eligible households purchasing property within the City of Westlake’s to cover a portion of the costs of homeownership such as down payment assistance and/or assistance with closing costs. 

The following items will be required as documentation:

1. Completed Application Form.

2. Proof of United States Citizenship

3. Provide most recent pay stubs for all household members who work.

4. Provide copies of the last three months’ bank statements, 401(k)/ 403(B) account statements for all household members.

5. Provide copies of social security cards and picture ID (driver’s license) for anyone living in the household.

6. Provide most recent Federal Income Tax Return, with a completed IRS form 4506-T

7. Proof of number of dependents claimed by bringing one of the following (as applicable): Birth Certificate(s) on which the parent/applicant’s name is listed, or School records which provide the parent/applicants’ name and address, or Court Ordered letter(s) of Guardianship, or Divorce Decree, or Letter(s) of Adoption

8. Lender Pre-Approval Documentation