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Beyond Housing Down Payment Assistance

Administered by: Beyond Housing (NeighborWorks affiliate) · Nonprofit · Forgivable Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Up to $10,000 (Forgivable Loan)

0% interest, forgiven in full after 5 years of owner-occupancy.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: At or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI); qualification depends on household size and location
  • First-time buyer required: No
  • Geographic restrictions: Serves City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and the cities of O'Fallon and Florissant.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Beyond Housing Down Payment Assistance

Step 1: 1. Attend Beyond Housing's free weekly virtual homebuyer orientation. 2. Complete the required HUD-approved homebuyer education (required at least 10 days before closing). 3. Work with a HUD-certified housing counselor on credit, budget, and loan readiness. 4. Get pre-approved with a participating lender. 5. Submit your DPA application with Beyond Housing and identify a qualifying home.

Notes

Buyer must contribute at least $1,000 of their own funds toward the purchase. Largest HUD-approved housing counseling agency in the St. Louis metro.

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