Middletown Down Payment Assistance Program
Middletown Down Payment Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Middletown, Connecticut, administered by City of Middletown (Community Development) / Liberty Bank.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: Must have never owned a home; targets residents who lived in Middletown 3+ years but never owned
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course, through Liberty Bank four-session homebuyers seminar plus one-on-one counseling; other HUD-approved education accepted
- Residency: Must have lived in Middletown for the past three (3) years
- Must have lived in Middletown 3+ years and never owned a home; home purchased must be in Middletown; must qualify for a first mortgage. Exact income limits and repayment terms confirmed by program staff at application.
- A home inside Middletown city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Homes outside Middletown
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Where it applies
Middletown’s homesThe homes in Middletown
- 44.6% single-familysingle-family
- 5% townhousetownhouse
- 16.1% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 34.1% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 0.1% mobile & othermobile home & other
$295,300
Middletown median home value
62.1%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Middletown
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Liberty Bank four-session homebuyers seminar plus one-on-one counseling; other HUD-approved education accepted.
Contact City of Middletown (Community Development) / Liberty Bank 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 Middletown Down Payment Assistance Program?
Middletown Down Payment Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Middletown, Connecticut, administered by City of Middletown (Community Development) / Liberty Bank. A City of Middletown program, administered by Liberty Bank, that helps longtime Middletown renters become first-time homeowners in the city. Eligible buyers may receive a down payment loan of up to $10,000 with no payments due for five years, plus a closing-cost grant of up to $3,000. Applicants must have lived in Middletown at least three years, be first-time buyers, meet income limits, and buy a home located in Middletown. Up to $10,000 down payment loan with no payments for 5 years. Up to $3,000 closing-cost grant. Free four-session homebuyer seminar and counseling. May use Liberty Bank or any lender. Funding comes from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (CDBG/HOME via City of Middletown).
How much assistance does it provide?
Middletown Down Payment Assistance Program offers up to $13,000 in assistance. Award tiers: Down payment: up to $10,000 deferred loan (no payments for 5 years). Closing costs: up to $3,000 grant. The program can be combined with CHFA first mortgage / other first-mortgage products. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — City of Middletown (Community Development) / Liberty Bank determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
Middletown Down Payment Assistance Program is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Deferred loan; no payments due for five years (silent second on down payment portion). The assistance is recorded in Second position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Middletown Down Payment Assistance Program is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: Must have never owned a home; targets residents who lived in Middletown 3+ years but never owned. A homebuyer education course is required, through Liberty Bank four-session homebuyers seminar plus one-on-one counseling; other HUD-approved education accepted. Residency requirement: Must have lived in Middletown for the past three (3) years. Must have lived in Middletown 3+ years and never owned a home; home purchased must be in Middletown; must qualify for a first mortgage. Exact income limits and repayment terms confirmed by program staff at application.
What are the income limits?
Middletown Down Payment Assistance Program sets its income limit as follows: Low- or moderate-income HUD limits apply; specific dollar figures confirmed by program staff at application. 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.
Where does it apply?
Middletown Down Payment Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Middletown, Connecticut.
How do you apply?
Applications for Middletown Down Payment Assistance Program go through City of Middletown (Community Development) / Liberty Bank, 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 Middletown homebuyersOther programs open to Middletown homebuyers
- Wesleyan University Employee Mortgage ProgramUp to $20,000
- Middlesex Habitat for Humanity Homeownership ProgramAssistance available
- CHFA Mobile Manufactured Home Loan ProgramUp to $150,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 82 programs for MiddletownProgram terms are set by City of Middletown (Community Development) / Liberty Bank and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.