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Get Matched Free →Lake County Down Payment Assistance Program (CPAH)
Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Up to $13,999
0% interest deferred second loan with no monthly payments. Forgives 1/60th per month beginning 60 days after closing, fully forgiven after 5 years of owner-occupancy.
Eligibility
- Income limits: At or below 80% Area Median Income — confirm current limits with CPAH.
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Has not owned a home in the past three years.
- Geographic restrictions: Home must be located in Lake County, Illinois.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Lake County Down Payment Assistance Program (CPAH)
Apply through Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH). Complete HUD-approved homebuyer education (the Lake County Housing Authority offers it free). Work with an IHDA-participating lender if layering state assistance.
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