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Shreveport HAPPI Program

Administered by:
City of Shreveport Department of Community Development
· City · Forgivable Loan
Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Up to 20% of the sales price or appraised value (whichever is lesser) for down payment, buy down, and closing costs
Terms depend on the percentage of area median income. Contact the program for specific forgiveness terms.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: At or below 80% of Area Median Income as determined by HUD for the City of Shreveport.
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home or held title to a property for 3 years or longer.
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a home in a HAPPI-designated neighborhood within the City of Shreveport. No HUD, VA, repossessed properties or manufactured housing eligible.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Shreveport HAPPI Program

Complete a free First-Time Homebuyers Class through Catholic Charities of North Louisiana at 318-865-0200. Apply through a HAPPI-approved lender. Contact Shreveport Community Development at (318) 673-5900 for details and approved lender list.

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