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Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Homeownership Program

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Homeownership Program is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Davenport, Iowa, administered by Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities.

Last verified Source: Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities

The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities homebuyer education
  • Residency: Homes built in Scott County (IA) and Rock Island County (IL)
  • 250 hours sweat equity per adult; homebuyer education; a family of 3 or fewer must make at least $30,000/year. Application accepted only during open sign-up periods; was between cycles at time of research — confirm before publish.
  • A home in Scott County

It doesn’t cover

  • Homes outside Scott County

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

Scott County’s homes

  • 68.2% single-family
  • 6.5% townhouse
  • 5.7% 2–4 units
  • 17.6% 5+ units
  • 2% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$222,000

Scott County median home value

62.5%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Scott County

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities homebuyer education.

  2. Contact Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through Periodic open application sign-up periods, and are subject to availability.

  3. 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 Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Homeownership Program?

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Homeownership Program is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Davenport, Iowa, administered by Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities. Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities builds and sells homes to income-qualified partner families in Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois. Buyers pay a zero-percent interest 25-30 year mortgage with an affordable down payment, structured so the payment does not exceed 30% of monthly household income. Families complete sweat equity and homebuyer education. Habitat-built ~1,100 sq ft 3-bedroom home with a 0% interest 25-30 year mortgage. Affordable down payment. Payment kept under 30% of income. Includes appliances, basement, parking pad, shed. Funding comes from Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities (donations, recycled mortgage payments, sponsors).

Do you have to pay it back?

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Homeownership Program is down payment assistance and is repaid under the terms set by Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities. The assistance is recorded in First position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Homeownership Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. A homebuyer education course is required, through Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities homebuyer education. Residency requirement: Homes built in Scott County (IA) and Rock Island County (IL). 250 hours sweat equity per adult; homebuyer education; a family of 3 or fewer must make at least $30,000/year. Application accepted only during open sign-up periods; was between cycles at time of research — confirm before publish.

What are the income limits?

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Homeownership Program sets its income limit as follows: Income within HUD income guidelines (posted 06/2025); a family of 3 or fewer must make at least $30,000/year. Min/max ranges by household size in the HUD guidelines on the program page. 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?

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Homeownership Program can be used for Single Family. New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Davenport, Iowa. Targeted neighborhoods: Scott County, IA (Davenport) and Rock Island County, IL.

How do you apply?

Applications for Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Homeownership Program go through Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Periodic open application sign-up periods. 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.

Program terms are set by Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.