HOME Down Payment Assistance Program

This is a deferred loan program available for borrowers with less than 80% of Area Median Income. This program is a nice way for qualified buyers to have assistance for their closing costs without repayment when living in the property for more than 10 years.

Here is a list of the requirements that apply to this Down Payment Assistance Program.
  • Assistance to the borrowers, based on need, can range from $1,000 to $20,000.
  • Assistance Level: is based on need and the adjusted gross household area median income (AMI) as shown on the following Assistance Level Chart.

  • 60% and Below AMI61 to 70% of AMI71 to 75% of AMI76 to 80% of AMI
    Minimum $1,000Minimum $1,000Minimum $1,000Minimum $1,000
    Maximum $20,000Maximum $15,000Maximum $7,500Maximum $5,000

  • Deferred Payment Loan (Forgivable) with five (5) year period of affordability for less than $15,000. Deferred Payment Loan (Forgivable) with ten (10) year period of affordability, for greater than $15,000. See 2007 HOME Administrative Plan for details.
  • First time homebuyer with exceptions. Exceptions displaced homemakers or single parents with custody of children.
  • Homebuyer Education Program Finally Home!® required.
  • For further details on requirements, refer to the 2008 HOME Administrative Plan
  • For more information about this program please contact Grant Programs at 1-877-447-2687