Kent is rolling out homebuyer’s assistance program

Alarmed by the number of single-family homes being converted into rental properties, Kent City Council is hoping to reverse the trend.

City Council on April 15 set aside $50,000 in “housing acquisition assistance” for people willing to buy licensed rental properties and convert them back into owner-occupied homes. At least initially, five $10,000, fully forgivable loans will be available to...

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