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Get Matched Free →Fort Wayne Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance
Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Up to $8,000 (Forgivable Loan)
Twenty percent of the loan is forgiven each full year of residency. Fully forgiven after 5 years. No monthly payments required as long as the buyer lives in the home as their primary residence and maintains homeowner's insurance.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Household income must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). For a four-person household, the maximum is approximately $55,050.
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home in the past 3 years.
- Geographic restrictions: Must purchase within the City of Fort Wayne.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Fort Wayne Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance
Step 1: Call Kristy Wall at 260-355-2517 to complete a pre-screening. Information and an online application are also available through Pathfinder Services at pathfinderhomes.org. Complete the required homebuyer education course.
Notes
Administered in partnership with Pathfinder Services. Funded through CDBG and HOME federal block grants. Covers down payment, closing costs, and pre-paid costs.