The city of Surprise is creating plans for approximately $2.1 million from the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

This money can be used to purchase, rehabilitate and sell foreclosed homes, and provide some home buyer assistance, in Special Planning Area 1 (SPA 1). This portion of the city was selected by the federal government, based on foreclosure levels and other criteria.

Surprise is currently taking names to compile a wait list for a future Surprise Home Buyer's Assistance Program, that will be funded through the federal NSP fund. The city will use the money to buy up to 12 foreclosed homes, refurbish them and then resell them to qualified home buyers.

This is an income-qualified program and includes a wide-range of income levels. The program is offered on a first-come-first served basis and the process will take several months to complete.

For more information or if interested in the program, please visit www.surpriseaz.com/index.asp?NID=2105

To see if you may be eligible for one or more program visit the Am I Eligible page. Once you have determined you may be eligible, you can choose from a list of lenders and start the process toward owning your own home.