FHLBank San Francisco Middle-Income Downpayment Assistance (MDPA) Program — Arizona
FHLBank San Francisco Middle-Income Downpayment Assistance (MDPA) Program — Arizona is a grant for homebuyers in Arizona, administered by Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (delivered via member financial institutions).
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: HUD first-time homebuyer definition (no principal residence owned in past 3 years)
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved homebuyer counseling program (provider not specified)
- Residency: Property must be in Arizona, California, or Nevada
- Apply through a currently participating FHLB-SF member lender (not directly from FHLB-SF). The $8M first round for 2026 is exhausted; $3M second round expected later in 2026. Distinct from the existing AZ generic WISH catalog row — MDPA targets 80.01-140% AMI with up to $50,000 and no retention period.
- A home in Arizona
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 140% of area median income
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
140% of the area median income where the home is
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
Arizona’s homesArizona’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 64.2% single-familysingle-family
- 5.2% townhousetownhouse
- 4.6% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 16.4% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 9.7% 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.
$394,500
Arizona median home value
29.3%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through HUD-approved homebuyer counseling program (provider not specified).
Contact Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (delivered via member financial institutions) to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through First-come, first-served via FHLB-SF member financial institution, 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 FHLBank San Francisco Middle-Income Downpayment Assistance (MDPA) Program — Arizona?
FHLBank San Francisco Middle-Income Downpayment Assistance (MDPA) Program — Arizona is a grant for homebuyers in Arizona, administered by Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (delivered via member financial institutions). The FHLBank San Francisco Middle-Income Downpayment Assistance (MDPA) Program provides matching grants of up to $50,000 to first-time homebuyers earning between 80.01% and 140% of AMI purchasing in Arizona, California, or Nevada. Buyers must contribute a minimum of $10,000 of their own funds and complete homebuyer counseling; the grant is delivered to escrow by a participating FHLB-SF member lender. The 2026 program has $11 million available first-come, first-served (first $8M round exhausted; $3M second round later in 2026). Up to $50,000 grant (no repayment). Targets middle-income buyers (80.01-140% AMI). Stackable with other programs. Available statewide in AZ via participating lenders. $11M available in 2026. Funding comes from FHLBank San Francisco voluntary contribution; 2026 program $11M (first $8M round exhausted; $3M second round later in 2026).
How much assistance does it provide?
FHLBank San Francisco Middle-Income Downpayment Assistance (MDPA) Program — Arizona offers up to $50,000 in assistance. Homebuyer contribution: Homebuyer must contribute a minimum of $10,000 (savings or gifted funds). The program can be combined with Designed to complement local, state, and federal homeownership programs. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (delivered via member financial institutions) determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
FHLBank San Francisco Middle-Income Downpayment Assistance (MDPA) Program — Arizona is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
FHLBank San Francisco Middle-Income Downpayment Assistance (MDPA) Program — Arizona is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: HUD first-time homebuyer definition (no principal residence owned in past 3 years). A homebuyer education course is required, through HUD-approved homebuyer counseling program (provider not specified). Residency requirement: Property must be in Arizona, California, or Nevada. Apply through a currently participating FHLB-SF member lender (not directly from FHLB-SF). The $8M first round for 2026 is exhausted; $3M second round expected later in 2026. Distinct from the existing AZ generic WISH catalog row — MDPA targets 80.01-140% AMI with up to $50,000 and no retention period.
What are the income limits?
FHLBank San Francisco Middle-Income Downpayment Assistance (MDPA) Program — Arizona limits household income to 140% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Household income between 80.01% and 140% of HUD AMI based on property address, adjusted for household size. Buyers at/below 80% AMI denied FHA financing may qualify under a special exception. 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?
FHLBank San Francisco Middle-Income Downpayment Assistance (MDPA) Program — Arizona can be used for Single Family, Condo, 2-4 Unit, and Manufactured. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are eligible.
Where does it apply?
FHLBank San Francisco Middle-Income Downpayment Assistance (MDPA) Program — Arizona serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in Arizona.
How do you apply?
Applications for FHLBank San Francisco Middle-Income Downpayment Assistance (MDPA) Program — Arizona go through Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (delivered via member financial institutions), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through First-come, first-served via FHLB-SF member financial institution. 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 Arizona homebuyersOther programs open to Arizona homebuyers
- A.R.C. Homebuyer Readiness Down Payment AssistanceUp to $40,000
- TOKA Down Payment Assistance ProgramUp to $10,000
- Arizona IDA Statewide Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) ProgramUp to $2,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 72 programs for ArizonaProgram terms are set by Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (delivered via member financial institutions) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.