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Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Up to $25,000 in zero-interest deferred loan; combined cap up to $35,000 across down payment, closing costs, and principal reduction components
Zero-interest deferred loan; repayment is due if the home is sold or no longer homesteaded within the first 30 years of ownership.
Eligibility
- Income limits: 80% or less of the area median income, adjusted for household size, per HUD
- First-time buyer required: Yes — A buyer who has not owned a home in three or more years; an applicant displaced by divorce may also qualify.
- Geographic restrictions: Property must be located within the City of Plymouth.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Plymouth First-Time Homebuyer Program
Step 1: Confirm income at or below 80% AMI and first-time-buyer status.
Step 2: Complete a HUD-approved homebuyer education course.
Step 3: Contact the Plymouth HRA at 763-509-5410 or housing@plymouthmn.gov to request a program packet and the list of participating lenders.
Step 4: Get pre-approved with a participating lender; the loan can fund up to 50% of the required down payment (max $5,000), 100% of eligible closing costs (max $7,500), and up to 15% of the purchase price toward principal reduction (max $30,000), capped at $25,000 total per the standard published program.
Step 5: Identify a property within Plymouth city limits and complete the application before closing.
Notes
Loan caps and structure verified via the City of Plymouth's Community & Economic Development website. Some third-party sources reference a higher combined cap up to $35,000 due to component-level maximums; verify the current per-borrower cap with the Plymouth HRA before counting on a specific number.