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1st-Home Illinois Down Payment Grant Program

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Federal Housing AuthorityILFirst-Time HomeownerState-supported down payment grant program, described by FHA.com, that provides a forgivable or non-repayable grant when paired with an eligible first mortgage for first-time buyers in Illinois.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

A standout grant program offering up to $10,000 to first-time homebuyers in Illinois toward down payment and closing costs, lowering upfront purchase barriers and supporting homeownership among eligible households.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers in Illinois (typically no ownership last 3 years), meet income & purchase price limits, purchasing eligible home in IL…

Funding: Offers up to $10,000 in assistance that can be used toward down payment and closing costs for eligible first-time homebuyers, with grant structure and forgiveness terms determined by the administering state housing agency and participating lenders.Deadline: Rolling / while funds lastRollingStatewide (Illinois)homebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyermoderate-income homebuyerIllinois homebuyerdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancegrantstatewide program

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Pennsylvania First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Programs – FHA.com overview

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Federal Housing AuthorityPAFirst-Time HomeownerConsumer information page that summarizes and compares multiple Pennsylvania first time homebuyer assistance programs rather than providing funds directly.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Marketplace overview listing key assistance programs for Pennsylvania first-time buyers including down payment/closing cost grants and low-interest mortgage options.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers in Pennsylvania, must meet program’s criteria (income, credit, purchase-price, location), variety of statewide loan/as…

Funding: Describes typical benefit ranges for Pennsylvania programs, such as grants or second mortgages that may cover a few thousand dollars of down payment or up to around five percent of the purchase price, with exact assistance set by the underlying state or local program rather than FHA.com.Deadline: Rolling / based on programRollingStatewide (Pennsylvania)homebuyerfirst-time homebuyerPennsylvania homebuyerdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistanceinformation hubprogram comparisonstate programsfirst-time buyer resources

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