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Kansas First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account

Administered by:

Kansas State Treasurer / Kansas Department of Revenue
· State · Tax Credit

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

State income tax deduction up to $3,000 individual / $6,000 joint per year (lifetime cap $24,000 / $48,000)

Not a forgivable loan. Account contributions are deductible from Kansas adjusted gross income; earnings are exempt from KS state income tax when used for eligible home-buying expenses.

Eligibility

  • Income limits:
    No income limits to open or contribute. Account holder must be a Kansas state income taxpayer.
  • First-time buyer required: Yes
    Designated beneficiary must be a first-time home buyer (has not owned or purchased a single-family residence individually or jointly in Kansas).
  • Geographic restrictions:
    Funds must be used to purchase a single-family residence in Kansas.
  • Homebuyer education required: No

How to Apply for Kansas First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account

Step 1: Open a savings account at any participating financial institution and designate it as a First-Time Home Buyer Account by filing Schedule FTHB with your Kansas income tax return. Contribute up to the annual limit and claim the deduction.

Notes

Established by the Kansas First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act. Technically a state income tax deduction (not credit) but stored as Tax Credit for taxonomy compatibility. Pairs well with DPA programs since contributions can be saved for the buyer's required cash investment.

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