Exclusive Home Buyer Assistance for Healthcare Workers
Hero Nextdoor offers exclusive homebuyer support for Healthcare workers to make homeownership more attainable. As part of our nonprofit-backed program, you’ll gain access to vetted professionals who waive fees, reduce closing costs, and donate back to support heroes like you. Additionally, you’ll be eligible to apply for the Hero Nextdoor Grant. These benefits are only available through our vetted professional network.
Why We Support Healthcare
First Responders play a pivotal role in our communities. We often forget they are human, and we are always grateful when we need them. They experience many different challenges dedicating their lives to helping others.
- Mental Health Challenges
- In 2022, healthcare workers reported an average of 5 poor mental health days in the last 30 days (up from 3 days in 2018)
- In a recent study of healthcare workers, 93% experience stress, 86% report anxiety, and 77% reported frustration, 76% reported exhaustion/burnout, and 75% said they were overwhelmed.
- High Incidence of Workplace Injuries
- In 2019, hospitals reported 221,400 work-related injuries and illness, equating to 5.5 incidents per 100 full-time employees. This rate is nearly double that of private industry as a whole.
- Financial Challenges and Student Loan Debt
- 73% of medical school graduates have debt at graduation
- Medical Professional average education debt is $264,000 (including undergrad), compared to $140k for law school, and $84k for master’s degrees
- Average Salaries in healthcare go up with education level. However, student loan debt as a percentage of starting salaries is substantially higher than any other profession.
- For example, Occupational Therapists average $96k/yr and on average, have $180k in student loan debt at graduation (~187% of salary), compared to an Engineer averaging $77k/yr with $30-40k in student loan debt (~39-52%)
Who Qualifies for Hero Nextdoor?
Hero Nextdoor’s First Responder Home Buyer Program is open to a broad range of healthcare workers, including inpatient and outpatient professionals. Contact us if you have questions regarding eligibility.
Medical Professionals
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- Nurse Practitioners
- Registered Nurses
- Certified Nursing Assistants
- Medical Assistants
Emergency & Critical Care
- Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)
- Paramedics
- Flight Nurses
- ER Technicians
Mental & Behavioral Health Professionals
- Psychologists
- Mental Health Counselors
- Clinical Social Workers
- Substance Abuse Counselors
- Psychiatric Nurses
Specialty Healthcare Providers
- Dentists
- Dental Hygienists
- Chiropractors
- Optometrists
- Podiatrists
- Veterinarians & Vet Techs (we like animals too!)
Allied Health Professionals
- Respiratory Therapists
- Radiology Technicians
- Lab Technicians (medical/clinical)
- Surgical Technologists
- Phlebotomists
- Ultrasound Technicians
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Occupational Therapists
- PT / OT Aides
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Dietitians/Nutritionists
- Inpatient and Outpatient (including Home Health)
Administrative & Support Staff
- Hospital or Clinic Administrative Staff
- Medical Billing & Coding Specialists
- Patient Care Coordinators
Public & Community Health
- Public Health Workers
- Epidemiologists
- Community Health Educators
Retired Healthcare Professionals
- Retired professionals receiving pensions from healthcare-related roles above
First Responder Estimated Savings
Use the slider below to learn how much you could save by using Hero Nextdoor! Estimates are based on national averages and will vary by market.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the program is available to all qualifying healthcare professionals, regardless of previous homeownership.
Yes! Outpatient physical therapists, occupational therapists, and home health professionals (including nurses, aides, and therapists) are fully eligible for the program.
No — this is a nonprofit initiative by Hero Nextdoor, a 501(c)(3) organization that partners with healthcare-friendly professionals to offer real savings.
Savings typically range from $4,000–$8,000 or more, depending on factors like size and location. Use the Hero Savings Calculator on this page to estimate your personalized benefit.
To access the savings, you must work with our approved partners. However, your current provider may apply to join the program.
Absolutely. Our first responder home buyer benefits can be combined with VA, FHA, or conventional loans to maximize savings and support.
Yes, it can be combined with most state and local grant programs for healthcare workers.
Simply click “Get Started” to verify eligibility and get matched with a participating lender or real estate agent in your area.