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City of Lansing – Community Development OfficeMIFirst-Time HomeownerHOME funded city down payment assistance program that historically offered up to 10000 dollars as a zero percent interest second mortgage for eligible first time buyers in Lansing, currently suspended for 2025 due to reduced federal funding.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

City of Lansing HOME-funded DPA program (currently paused) that historically provided up to $10,000 as a 0% second mortgage to help first-time buyers with down payment and closing costs.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers (no homeownership in past 3 years) purchasing a single-family home within Lansing city limits; household income at or …

Funding: When active, the program provides up to 10000 dollars in down payment and closing cost assistance as a 0 percent interest second mortgage for qualifying low and moderate income first time buyers in Lansing; however, new assistance is currently suspended for 2025 because of reduced federal funding.Deadline: Program currently suspended for 2025 due to reduced federal funding; historically offered on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis while HOME and program income funds were available.RollingLocalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerLansing residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistance0% interestsecond mortgagecity program

City of Indianapolis – Department of Metropolitan DevelopmentINFirst-Time HomeownerCity level referral hub that connects residents to nonprofit and community partners that provide homebuyer education, financial coaching, affordable mortgage products and locally funded down payment assistance using a mix of city, state and federal resources.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

City information hub that directs Indianapolis residents to local nonprofit and partner-run homeownership programs, including education, counseling, and access to down payment assistance or affordable mortgage options.

Eligible for: Residents of Indianapolis/Marion County seeking to become homeowners, typically low- to moderate-income households needing counseling, finan…

Funding: This city information page does not set a single grant size but directs prospective buyers to partner agencies where they may access matched savings, affordable fixed rate mortgage products and down payment or closing cost assistance amounts defined by each partner program.Deadline: Ongoing; individual partner programs have their own application windows and funding timelines.RollingLocalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerIndianapolis residenthomebuyer educationcounselingdown payment assistanceaffordable mortgagefinancial coaching

Arizona Industrial Development AuthorityAZFirst-Time HomeownerStatewide Arizona Industrial Development Authority program that combines a 30 year fixed rate first mortgage with down payment and closing cost assistance of up to 4 percent of the first mortgage amount, delivered through a network of participating lenders with options for forgivable or non forgivable assistance structures.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Statewide Home Plus down payment assistance program providing up to 4% of the loan amount toward down payment and closing costs for qualifying Arizona homebuyers.

Eligible for: Borrowers purchasing a primary residence anywhere in Arizona who meet program income limits (generally ≤$146,503 household income), qualify …

Funding: Provides down payment and closing cost assistance equal to as much as 4 percent of the first mortgage amount, which can be applied to the borrower down payment, closing fees or a combination of both, and is available in every Arizona county through participating Home Plus lenders.Deadline: Rolling; funding available year-round.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerrepeat homebuyerlow-income homebuyerArizona residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancesecond mortgageforgivable assistanceaffordable mortgage

Tennessee Housing Development AgencyTNFirst-Time HomeownerTennessee Housing Development Agency 30 year fixed rate first mortgage product for first-time and certain repeat buyers, available with FHA, VA, USDA RD or conventional financing and designed to be paired with Great Choice Plus down payment assistance when needed.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

THDA’s flagship Great Choice Home Loan offers a predictable 30-year fixed mortgage for Tennessee first-time buyers, often paired with down payment assistance to reduce cash-to-close.

Eligible for: Primarily first-time homebuyers (or buyers who have not owned in the past three years) who meet THDA income and purchase-price limits, quali…

Funding: Provides a predictable 30 year fixed rate mortgage platform that can be combined with Great Choice Plus second loan assistance covering up to roughly 5 percent of the purchase price, but the first mortgage itself does not have a single flat assistance amount.Deadline: Rolling; available year-round via participating THDA-approved lenders.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerrepeat homebuyerlow-income homebuyerTennessee residentaffordable mortgagefixed-rate mortgagedown payment assistance eligiblestate HFA loanhomebuyer education required

Colorado Housing and Finance AuthorityCOFirst-Time HomeownerState housing finance agency down payment assistance delivered either as a true grant of up to the lesser of 25000 dollars or 3 percent of the CHFA first mortgage amount or as a zero percent interest, non amortizing second mortgage of up to the lesser of 25000 dollars or 4 percent of the first mortgage amount, paired with a 30 year fixed rate CHFA loan.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Statewide CHFA down payment assistance that adds a grant or 0% second mortgage on top of a CHFA first loan to cover down payment and closing costs.

Eligible for: Homebuyers using an eligible CHFA first-mortgage loan to purchase a primary residence in Colorado; must meet CHFA income and purchase-price …

Funding: Offers a Down Payment Assistance Grant of up to the lesser of 25000 dollars or 3 percent of the CHFA first mortgage amount that never has to be repaid, or a Down Payment Assistance Second Mortgage Loan of up to the lesser of 25000 dollars or 4 percent of the first mortgage amount at zero percent interest with no monthly payments, due only when the home is sold, refinanced, the first loan is paid off or the property is no longer a primary residence.Deadline: Rolling; available statewide while CHFA first-mortgage programs are funded.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerrepeat homebuyerlow-income homebuyerColorado residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancegrantsecond mortgageaffordable mortgage

City of Tucson Housing and Community DevelopmentAZFirst-Time HomeownerLocally administered deferred payment down payment assistance loan funded with HOME and related resources that can cover up to 20 percent of the contract sales price, with no monthly payments and repayment generally due if the home is sold or no longer a primary residence during the affordability period.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Tucson and Pima County down payment assistance loan program offering up to 20% of the purchase price in support for income-eligible first-time buyers.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers purchasing a primary residence in the City of Tucson or Pima County (excluding Tribal lands) with household income at …

Funding: Provides a deferred payment assistance loan of up to 20 percent of the contract sales price that can be applied to down payment and allowable closing costs on eligible homes in Tucson and Pima County, subject to purchase price limits and affordability review.Deadline: Rolling; available while local HOME/related funds remain.RollingRegionalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerTucson residentPima County residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancedeferred loanaffordable homeownershiphomebuyer education

Colorado Department of Local Affairs – Division of HousingCOFirst-Time HomeownerState Division of Housing grant funding that flows to local governments, tribal governments and nonprofit housing partners so they can create or expand down payment assistance and affordable for sale housing programs that serve low and moderate income homebuyers.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

State-level DPA funding stream that helps local governments and nonprofits offer down payment assistance and affordable for-sale housing to Colorado homebuyers.

Eligible for: Colorado local governments, tribal governments, and nonprofit housing partners that apply for and receive DOLA/DOH funds to operate homebuye…

Funding: Provides state grant funding to eligible local and nonprofit partners to capitalize or expand local down payment assistance and affordable for sale housing programs, with per homebuyer assistance sizes, income limits and affordability terms set at the local program level rather than in the statewide guidelines.Deadline: Competitive funding cycles; rolling opportunities announced by DOLA/DOH, with awardees required to report quarterly.CompetitiveStatewidelocal governmenttribal governmentnonprofit housing organizationdown payment assistancecapacity buildingaffordable homeownershipfor-sale housing

City of Memphis – Division of Housing and Community Development, Office of Down Payment AssistanceTNFirst-Time HomeownerCity of Memphis administered zero percent interest deferred second mortgage style assistance that provides up to 10 percent of the home sales price, capped around 25000 dollars, to cover down payment and closing costs for eligible buyers under citywide and targeted incentive tracks.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Memphis’s DPA office provides layered, citywide and incentive-based down payment and closing-cost assistance loans so eligible buyers can purchase homes within the city limits with far less upfront cash.

Eligible for: First-time buyers and other eligible purchasers buying within Memphis city limits who meet specific income limits (Citywide DPA typically ≤8…

Funding: Offers up to approximately 10 percent of the home sales price in assistance, with maximum awards in recent guidelines around 25000 dollars, delivered as a zero percent interest, deferred payment second loan that can be applied to down payment and closing costs and is forgiven or repaid based on compliance with occupancy and program rules.Deadline: Rolling; assistance offered on a first-come, first-served basis while annual DPA funding is available.RollingLocalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerMemphis residenthousing voucher participantpublic safety employeeteacherdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistance0% interestdeferred loansecond mortgagecity programworkforce housing

Arizona Department of HousingAZFirst-Time HomeownerState administered 30 year fixed rate first mortgage paired with substantial down payment and closing cost assistance funded with State Housing Trust and federal American Rescue Plan resources, with higher assistance amounts for buyers at or below 80 percent of area median income and additional support for households up to 120 percent AMI.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Statewide Arizona Is Home mortgage assistance initiative offering enhanced down payment help and interest-rate relief so first-time, low- to middle-income buyers can afford a primary residence in Arizona.

Eligible for: First-time, low- to middle-income homebuyers across Arizona who meet HUD first-time buyer definitions, income limits (generally up to 120% o…

Funding: Provides up to 30000 dollars in down payment and closing cost help for eligible first time buyers at or below 80 percent of area median income and up to 20000 dollars for households between 81 and 120 percent AMI, with assistance that can also be used for interest rate buydowns while allocated funds remain available.Deadline: Rolling; subject to statewide funding availability.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyermoderate-income homebuyerArizona residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistanceinterest rate reductionaffordable mortgage

Colorado Housing and Finance AuthorityCOFirst-Time HomeownerState housing finance authority homeownership platform that offers 30 year fixed rate purchase mortgages which can be combined with CHFA down payment assistance grants or second mortgage loans, supported by education, counseling and equity focused initiatives delivered through a statewide lender network.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Central homeownership hub for CHFA, explaining how buyers can get a CHFA loan, add down payment assistance, find lenders, and access education and equity-focused resources.

Eligible for: Colorado homebuyers purchasing a primary residence in the state who meet CHFA income and purchase-price limits, credit and DTI guidelines, a…

Funding: CHFA homeownership programs provide affordable fixed rate first mortgages that can be paired with down payment assistance grant and second mortgage options described on the dedicated CHFA down payment assistance page to reduce required cash to close for eligible buyers.Deadline: Rolling; CHFA programs are available statewide through approved lenders while funding and rate sheets remain active.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerrepeat homebuyerfirst-generation homebuyerColorado residentaffordable mortgagedown payment assistancehomebuyer educationequity-focused program

Fort Wayne Housing AuthorityINFirst-Time HomeownerPublic housing authority homeownership initiative under HUD Section 32 that converts selected public housing or authority owned units into affordable for sale homes for eligible assisted families, using discounted purchase prices, rehabbed units that meet HUD standards and in some cases ongoing voucher or subsidy support to keep monthly ownership costs affordable.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

FWHA’s Section 32 Homeownership Program converts certain public housing or authority-owned units into affordable, for-sale homes for qualified low-income families, often leveraging voucher or subsidy structures to support ownership.

Eligible for: Low-income families participating in FWHA programs (often Housing Choice Voucher or public housing residents) who are first-time buyers, com…

Funding: Instead of a fixed grant amount, the program provides affordability by offering select FWHA or public housing units for purchase at discounted prices with rehab completed to HUD standards and by allowing eligible families to apply voucher or subsidy support toward approved ownership costs, lowering the effective cost of becoming a homeowner.Deadline: Rolling; homes and assistance offered as units become available within the Section 32 inventory and related homeownership initiatives.RollingLocalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerHousing Choice Voucher participantpublic housing residentlow-income homebuyeraffordable homeownershippublic housing salesection 32homebuyer educationvoucher homeownership

Commonwealth of MassachusettsMAFirst-Time HomeownerState supported affordable mortgage program administered by Massachusetts Housing Partnership that provides a 30 year fixed rate first mortgage with low down payment, no private mortgage insurance and built in interest subsidy and in some variants access to additional down payment or closing cost assistance.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Flagship affordable mortgage program offering first-time buyers a low down payment, below-market fixed rate, no PMI, and built-in interest subsidy to keep payments manageable.

Eligible for: Low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers in Massachusetts who meet MHP income and purchase price limits, complete approved homebuyer e…

Funding: Rather than a flat grant, the program lowers total housing costs through below market interest rates, elimination of private mortgage insurance and, in some cases, layered subsidies and assistance such as ONE plus and ONE plus Boston that together can save borrowers thousands of dollars over the life of the loan and may include targeted down payment or closing cost help.Deadline: Rolling; available through participating ONE Mortgage lenders while program funding and interest-subsidy allocations remain.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerMassachusetts residentlow down paymentno PMIinterest subsidyaffordable mortgagehomebuyer education