University District Development Corporation (UDDC) First-Time Homebuyer Program
University District Development Corporation (UDDC) First-Time Homebuyer Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Little Rock, Arkansas, administered by University District Development Corporation (UDDC).
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: A person previously married who owned a home with a spouse but does not currently have an ownership interest may qualify as a first-time homebuyer
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- Residency: Property must be within the University District Development Area
- Geographically restricted to UDDC-built/rehabbed homes inside the University District Development Area - not a general open-market DPA. Forgiveness term, homebuyer-education requirement, and recapture trigger are not published on the official program page (left blank rather than guessed). Confirm current funding cycle and HOME recapture terms with UDDC / City of Little Rock before publishing.
- A home inside Little Rock city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Little Rock
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Income limit
80% of Pulaski County’s area median income
HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.
Where it applies
Little Rock’s homesLittle Rock’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 60% single-familysingle-family
- 1.6% townhousetownhouse
- 7.6% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 28.6% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 2.2% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$236,400
Little Rock median home value
52.7%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Little Rock
How to apply
How to applyTwo steps, in this order
Contact University District Development Corporation (UDDC) to reserve funds
Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.
Work with a lender who handles the program
Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Questions about this program
What is University District Development Corporation (UDDC) First-Time Homebuyer Program?
University District Development Corporation (UDDC) First-Time Homebuyer Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Little Rock, Arkansas, administered by University District Development Corporation (UDDC). The University District Development Corporation (UDDC) First-Time Homebuyer Program provides financial assistance to eligible first-time buyers purchasing a new or recently rehabilitated home within Little Rock's University District. Assistance may cover down payment, closing costs, and purchase-price reduction, with a maximum of $20,000 based on demonstrated need. Buyers must earn no more than 80% of Area Median Income and purchase a UDDC-constructed or rehabilitated home within the University District Development Area. The program is financed through the City of Little Rock with HUD HOME funds. Up to $20,000 in assistance. Down payment, closing cost, and purchase-price reduction. Targets the University District neighborhood. Need-based award. Funding comes from U.S. HUD HOME Investment Partnerships Program, passed through the City of Little Rock to UDDC.
How much assistance does it provide?
University District Development Corporation (UDDC) First-Time Homebuyer Program offers up to $20,000 in assistance. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — University District Development Corporation (UDDC) determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
University District Development Corporation (UDDC) First-Time Homebuyer Program is a forgivable loan, so the balance is forgiven once the program's conditions are met. Repayment is triggered by Governed by HUD HOME affordability/recapture provisions (period scales with assistance amount); specific trigger terms not published on the program page - left blank. The assistance is recorded in second_mortgage position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
University District Development Corporation (UDDC) First-Time Homebuyer Program is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: A person previously married who owned a home with a spouse but does not currently have an ownership interest may qualify as a first-time homebuyer. Residency requirement: Property must be within the University District Development Area. Geographically restricted to UDDC-built/rehabbed homes inside the University District Development Area - not a general open-market DPA. Forgiveness term, homebuyer-education requirement, and recapture trigger are not published on the official program page (left blank rather than guessed). Confirm current funding cycle and HOME recapture terms with UDDC / City of Little Rock before publishing.
What are the income limits?
University District Development Corporation (UDDC) First-Time Homebuyer Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Anticipated annual income must not exceed 80% of Area Median Income, adjusted for family size; UDDC uses current income documentation (pay stubs, benefit receipts) rather than prior-year tax returns. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.
What kind of home can it be used for?
University District Development Corporation (UDDC) First-Time Homebuyer Program can be used for single_family. New construction is eligible.
Where does it apply?
University District Development Corporation (UDDC) First-Time Homebuyer Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Little Rock, Arkansas. The program targets specific areas: University District Development Area surrounding the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
How do you apply?
Applications for University District Development Corporation (UDDC) First-Time Homebuyer Program go through University District Development Corporation (UDDC), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Also for Little Rock homebuyersOther programs open to Little Rock homebuyers
- City of Little Rock Down Payment Assistance ProgramUp to $5,000
- Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas Homeownership ProgramFirst mortgage
- FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP)Up to $20,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 74 programs for Little RockProgram terms are set by University District Development Corporation (UDDC) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.