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Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Up to $50,000 (Deferred Loan)
Deferred second mortgage; HOME funds must remain in place during the federal affordability period (typically 5-15 years based on assistance amount).
Eligibility
- Income limits: At or below 80% AMI for the Kennewick-Pasco-Richland MSA (HUD published limits).
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home in the past 3 years.
- Credit score minimum: 620
- Geographic restrictions: Home must be located within Kennewick city limits. Borrower must contribute the greater of $1,000 or 1% of the purchase price toward the purchase.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Kennewick Down Payment Assistance Program
Step 1: Apply directly through the City of Kennewick HOME Program. Complete a HUD-approved homebuyer education course, get pre-approved with a participating lender, and submit the city application package with required documentation. Total debt-to-income ratio may not exceed 41% (or 43% with a credit score of 680+).
Notes
Funded through federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Tri-Cities HOME Consortium includes Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland.