Step I: Attend Informational Meeting

Interested applicants who cannot attend the informational meeting need to contact Century 21 Alliance for an application package and a copy of the Step by Step Process.

Step II: Application Submittal

Must submit application form, income documentation (pay stubs, 1040, Social Security …) and pre-approval letter for financing, if available.  Incomplete packages will be held (but not accepted) until all information is submitted.  Submission of fraudulent information is grounds for rejection.

Applications will be accepted at the Century 21 Alliance Office in person or by mail at Century 21 Alliance, 441 East State Street, Media, PA 19063, attention Shereese Holland.

Once applications are accepted and date/time stamped, each application will be assigned a number based upon date/time received.  A copy of the application checklist form will be given to the applicant upon submission.

Step III Income Determination & Accessible Units

CEDA Staff will review income information received to insure that all households have income at or below 80% of area median income based on household size.

Once income qualified, CEDA will refer applicants to Century 21 Alliance.  Applications will be referred in the order of receipt of application.  Applicants will be notified in writing of the need to meet with Century 21.  If qualified applicants do not set up an appointment within two weeks, the next income qualified applicant will be referred to Century 21 Alliance.

Families who are potentially eligible for the Chester Economic Development Authority’s (CEDA) Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) will continue to complete any program requirements to become eligible for closing cost and/or downpayment assistance.  Applicants to HAP will not be required to complete all program requirements prior to being referred to Century 21 for lot selection.

Applicants for the accessible handicapped units must provide evidence that at least one household member has a permanent physical disability.  Documentation must be provided that the disability is permanent in nature.  Applications will be accepted on a first come basis.  Accessible units may only be sold to households with at least one disabled member.

Step IV Lot Selection

Applicants will meet with Century 21 Alliance for lot selection as well as selection of options and upgrades.  Applicants must be able to afford any lot premiums, options or upgrades as evidenced by pre-approval letter from one of the preferred lenders.

Applicants will be required to make a $1,000 lot deposit for the unit selected.  All deposits will be fully refundable.  Within 10 days applicants must enter into an agreement of sale.  Additional time will be granted applicants in the HAP program to comply with counseling requirements.

Agreements of sale will then be signed.  The Chester Community Improvement Project must review all agreements of sale for HAP eligible applicants prior to signing.

Step V Selection Process for Remaining Units

Withdrawn applications will be replaced with the next applicant.

Applications will continue to be accepted until all units are sold.