The Grand Forks Housing Authority, established in 1967, provides a variety of housing options. Its American Dream program helps moderate-income families purchase their first homes by providing them up to $22,500 through down payment and closing cost assistance. The authority s Home Buyer Incentive Program is a low-interest loan program that helps families to become homeowners by providing up to $7,500 for down payment and closing costs. Its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Home Ownership Program enables families to convert their rental assistance into a homeownership assistance payment option. The authority s Family Self-Sufficiency program includes several services, such as career counseling, education and job training, money management and transportation. The Grand Forks Housing Authority is located in Grand Forks, N.D.