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City of East Lansing Down Payment Assistance

Administered by:
City of East Lansing (administered by Capital Area Housing Partnership)
· City · Forgivable Loan
Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Between $1,000 and $30,000

Eligibility

  • Income limits: Household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income for the Lansing-East Lansing MSA
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home in the previous three years.
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a home within East Lansing city limits in select neighborhoods.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for City of East Lansing Down Payment Assistance

Contact Capital Area Housing Partnership (CAHP) at 517-332-4663 or info@capitalareahousing.org. You can also contact the City of East Lansing Community and Economic Development Specialist Matt Apostle at 517-319-6859 or grants@cityofeastlansing.com. Buyer's personal investment must equal at least 1% of purchase price. Completion of CAHP Home Buyer Education course is required prior to closing.

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