Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority Homeownership Program
Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority Homeownership Program is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Plummer, Idaho, administered by Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority (CDTHA).
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course, through CDTHA Housing Counseling Services (homebuyer education, prequalifying assistance, budgeting, credit counseling, loan application assistance).
- Residency: Enrolled members of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe; Native people residing on the Coeur d'Alene Reservation.
- Restricted to enrolled Coeur d'Alene Tribe members / on-reservation Native residents. Specific MFA/IDA dollar amounts and terms governed by Authority policy documents (not published as dollar figures online); contact CDTHA.
- A home in Benewah County
It doesn’t cover
- Homes outside Benewah 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
Benewah County’s homesThe homes in Benewah County
- 71% single-familysingle-family
- 0.6% townhousetownhouse
- 4.2% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 3.3% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 20.9% mobile & othermobile home & other
$293,500
Benewah County median home value
53.3%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Benewah County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through CDTHA Housing Counseling Services (homebuyer education, prequalifying assistance, budgeting, credit counseling, loan application assistance)..
Contact Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority (CDTHA) 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 Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority Homeownership Program?
Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority Homeownership Program is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Plummer, Idaho, administered by Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority (CDTHA). The Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority is the Tribally Designated Housing Entity for the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, empowered to provide financing and administer housing assistance for enrolled members and Native people on the reservation. Its Housing Counseling department delivers homebuyer education, prequalification, budgeting, and credit counseling, and the Authority maintains Mortgage Finance Assistance (MFA) and Individual Development Account (IDA) policies that support the transition to homeownership. Mortgage Finance Assistance (MFA) for tribal members. Individual Development Account (IDA) matched-savings policy. HUD-certified homebuyer education and counseling. Prequalification and loan application assistance. Funding comes from NAHASDA / Indian Housing Block Grant and ICDBG (HUD); Mortgage Finance Assistance (MFA) and Individual Development Account (IDA) policies.
Do you have to pay it back?
Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority Homeownership Program is down payment assistance and is repaid under the terms set by Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority (CDTHA). Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority Homeownership Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. A homebuyer education course is required, through CDTHA Housing Counseling Services (homebuyer education, prequalifying assistance, budgeting, credit counseling, loan application assistance). Residency requirement: Enrolled members of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe; Native people residing on the Coeur d'Alene Reservation. Restricted to enrolled Coeur d'Alene Tribe members / on-reservation Native residents. Specific MFA/IDA dollar amounts and terms governed by Authority policy documents (not published as dollar figures online); contact CDTHA.
What are the income limits?
Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority Homeownership Program sets its income limit as follows: Income guidelines per HUD/NAHASDA; specific dollar limits set by Authority policy (not published online). Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.
Is there eligibility for specific groups?
Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority Homeownership Program names American Indian and Alaska Native homebuyers among the groups it serves. Being named here means the program mentions the group, not that membership alone qualifies an applicant — the rest of the eligibility rules still apply.
Where does it apply?
Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Plummer, Idaho.
How do you apply?
Applications for Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority Homeownership Program go through Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority (CDTHA), 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 Benewah County homebuyersOther programs open to Benewah County homebuyers
- FHLB Des Moines Native American Homeownership Initiative (NAHI) GrantUp to $25,000
- FHLB Des Moines Home$tart Down Payment Assistance GrantUp to $15,000
- Idaho Housing Homebuyer Tax Credit (Mortgage Credit Certificate / MCC)Up to $2,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 74 programs for Benewah CountyProgram terms are set by Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority (CDTHA) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.