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Jonesboro’s Homeownership Assistance Program offers up to $5,000 in closing-cost and down-payment help as a three-year forgivable lien to expand homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income first-time buyers within the city.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers purchasing a home within the city limits of Jonesboro whose property meets HUD Minimum Housing Quality Standards, is n…

Funding: Maximum 5000 dollar grant equivalent for closing costs and or down payment provided as a three year forgivable lien recorded against the property.Deadline: Rolling / subject to funding availabilityrollingcityIndividualDown payment assistanceClosing costsForgivable lien

CHFA’s DAP loan is a statewide second-mortgage down payment assistance product that helps first-time buyers cover the gap for down payment and closing costs so they can qualify for a CHFA first mortgage and transition from renting to owning.

Eligible for: Borrower must first qualify for a CHFA first mortgage with a participating lender, demonstrate ability to repay both the first mortgage and …

Funding: Low-interest second mortgage up to 15000 dollars for down payment and closing costs, typically equal to up to 4 percent of purchase price (minimum 3000 dollars).Deadline: Rolling / subject to funding availabilityrollingstatewideIndividualDown payment assistanceClosing costsSecond mortgage loan

Time To Own is Connecticut’s flagship forgivable down payment and closing cost assistance loan, offering 0% interest and generous forgiveness terms to help first-time buyers overcome the biggest upfront barrier to buying a home.

Eligible for: Available only in conjunction with a CHFA first mortgage. Applicants must be current Connecticut residents with at least 3 years of recent C…

Funding: 0% interest forgivable loan covering up to 20 percent of purchase price for down payment plus up to 5 percent for closing costs; baseline loan amounts up to 25000 dollars, up to 50000 dollars in designated High or Very High Opportunity Areas.Deadline: Limited-time program; currently open on a rolling basis while funds remain (as of 2025-11-24, ~$23.3M available in loan reservations following August 1, 2025 Bond Commission funding).rollingstatewideIndividualDown payment assistanceClosing costsForgivable loan

Bridgeport’s First Time Homebuyer Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance Program provides forgivable down payment assistance loans up to $25,000 so income-qualified buyers can afford the upfront costs of purchasing and occupying homes in the city.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers (no ownership in past 3 years) purchasing an owner-occupied 1–2 unit home or FHA-approved condo within the City of Bri…

Funding: Forgivable second-mortgage loan up to 25000 dollars toward down payment and closing costs for eligible first-time buyers.Deadline: Rolling while HUD HOME/CDBG funds are availablerollingcityIndividualDown payment assistanceClosing costsForgivable loan

Fairfield’s federally funded Homebuyer Assistance Program helps income-eligible first-time buyers by covering half of their required down payment (up to $30,000) as a 0% deferred loan and providing an additional $2,500 grant for closing costs, dramatically reducing the cash needed to purchase a home in the town.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers (no ownership interest in a residence in past 3 years) purchasing an owner-occupied home in Fairfield who complete a H…

Funding: 50 percent of required down payment up to 30000 dollars as a 0% interest deferred loan plus up to 2500 dollars grant for closing costs.Deadline: Rolling while HUD funds are availablerollingmunicipalityIndividualDown payment assistanceClosing costsDeferred loanGrant

Utah Housing CorporationUTFirst-Time Homeowner0% interest soft-second mortgage loan

Updated: Dec 5, 2025

This Utah Housing Corporation FAQ document lays out the official rules for the First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program, clarifying how the 0% soft-second loan works, who qualifies, and how much assistance is available for Utah first-time buyers.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers (as defined in SB 240 and IRS rules) purchasing a qualifying residential unit in Utah—new construction or newly built …

Funding: Up to 20000 dollars in assistance toward down payment, closing costs, or a permanent interest rate buydown.Deadline: Rolling / subject to funding availability and program reservationsRollingStatewideindividualfirst-time homebuyerdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistanceinterest rate buydown

CHFA’s All Homebuyer Mortgage Programs page is a central hub that showcases below-market 30-year mortgages, discounted-rate options for key professions, and companion down payment assistance tools like DAP and Time To Own, making it a key SEO landing page for Connecticut first-time homebuyer programs.

Eligible for: Generally aimed at low- to moderate-income first-time homebuyers (or those not owning a home in the past three years) purchasing an owner-oc…

Funding: Below-market 30-year fixed-rate first mortgages and access to DAP and Time To Own assistance for eligible homebuyers under CHFA programs.Deadline: Rolling / ongoingrollingstatewideIndividualMortgage loanInterest rate reductionDown payment assistanceClosing costs

Little Rock’s Down Payment Assistance Program uses local funds to provide up to 6% of the purchase price (capped at $10,000) in assistance so low- and moderate-income first-time buyers can purchase and occupy homes within the city.

Eligible for: Low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers purchasing owner-occupied residential properties within the city limits of Little Rock; must …

Funding: Down payment assistance up to 6 percent of the purchase price not to exceed 10000 dollars for eligible first time homebuyers purchasing owner occupied homes within Little Rock city limits.Deadline: Rolling / subject to funding availabilityrollingcityIndividualDown payment assistanceClosing costs

The StartSmart First-Time Home Buyer Program uses tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds to deliver below-market interest rate 30-year loans for eligible Arkansas buyers, and can be paired with ADFA’s DPA second mortgage to significantly lower both upfront and monthly homeownership costs.

Eligible for: Designed primarily for Arkansas first-time homebuyers who have not owned a principal residence in the last three years, with exceptions for …

Funding: Below market 30 year fixed rate first mortgage financing for eligible first time homebuyers with a maximum purchase price of 500000 dollars and loan amount based on standard underwriting and program limits.Deadline: Rolling / subject to funding availabilityrollingstatewideIndividualMortgage loanInterest rate reductionFirst time homebuyer assistance

Statewide ADFA homeownership hub that connects Arkansas buyers with StartSmart, Move-Up and Down Payment Assistance mortgage options, combining below-market interest rates with up to $15,000 in assistance to reduce cash-to-close and monthly payments.

Eligible for: Low- to moderate-income Arkansas homebuyers working with participating ADFA-approved lenders; must purchase a primary residence in Arkansas,…

Funding: Combination of below market 30 year fixed rate StartSmart and Move-Up first mortgages and up to 15000 dollars in down payment and closing cost assistance through the ADFA Down Payment Assistance Program for eligible Arkansas homebuyers.Deadline: Rolling / subject to funding availabilityrollingstatewideIndividualMortgage loanInterest rate reductionDown payment assistanceClosing costs

Provo’s Down Payment Assistance Loan Programs—Home Purchase Plus and Loan to Own—offer substantial 0% interest, deferred-payment second mortgages of up to $60,000 or $40,000 to help first-time homebuyers in Provo and across much of Utah County cover down payment and closing costs while keeping monthly payments affordable.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers with household incomes at or below 80% of Area Median Income purchasing an owner-occupied home. Home Purchase Plus is …

Deadline: Rolling / subject to funding availability (currently accepting applications)

Nevada Rural Housing’s Launchpad Homeownership Programs combine below-market mortgage rates with up to 5% down payment assistance to make homeownership more affordable for first-time and repeat buyers across rural Nevada, including rural parts of Clark and Washoe counties.

Eligible for: Homebuyers purchasing an owner-occupied primary residence in rural Nevada (15 rural counties plus the rural portions of Clark and Washoe), u…

Funding: 2% or 4% DPA for first-time buyers; 3% or 5% DPA for other eligible buyers.Deadline: Rolling / subject to funding and program capacityrollingrural statewideFirst-time homebuyerRepeat buyerRural householdDown payment assistanceClosing cost assistanceBelow-market interest rate