East Baton Rouge Parish Homebuyer Assistance Program

Administered by: City of Baton Rouge Office of Community Development · City · Deferred Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Up to $25,000 for existing homes; up to $50,000 for new construction in designated areas (Deferred Loan)

Zero-percent interest loan that does not have to be repaid until the sale or transfer of the property.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: Income limits based on household size at or below 80% AMI. Example: two-person household maximum $42,500; four-person household maximum $53,100.
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home in the past 3 years. Displaced homemakers and single parents may also qualify.
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase within East Baton Rouge Parish, excluding the incorporated areas of Baker, Central, and Zachary.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for East Baton Rouge Parish Homebuyer Assistance Program

Step 1: Contact the OCD First-time Homebuyer Office at (225) 389-3039. Complete a homebuyer education course through the Mid City Redevelopment Alliance at 225-346-1000 ext. 210. The loan is funded by HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

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Notes

Funded by HUD. Program may have waitlists depending on funding availability. Homebuyer education required through Mid City Redevelopment Alliance. Up to $23,000 available for new construction outside designated areas.

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