Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley Homeownership Program
Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley Homeownership Program is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Twin Falls, Idaho, administered by Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley, Inc.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: Must not currently own a home and must not have owned a home within the last 3 years
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course
- Residency: Resident of the seven-county Magic Valley service area; minimum 1 year of qualifying income from the same source; lack of adequate shelter
- Must attend a mandatory family-selection meeting (reservations required) to receive an application; income 30-60% AMI; no home ownership in past 3 years; enrollment opens in cycles.
- A home in Twin Falls County
It doesn’t cover
- Homes outside Twin Falls 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
Twin Falls County’s homesTwin Falls County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 75.3% single-familysingle-family
- 3.7% townhousetownhouse
- 8.1% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 5.7% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 7.2% 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.
$337,900
Twin Falls County median home value
48.8%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Twin Falls County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program before funds are reserved.
Contact Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley, Inc. 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 Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley Homeownership Program?
Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley Homeownership Program is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Twin Falls, Idaho, administered by Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley, Inc. Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley covers seven counties and sells homes to qualifying families at zero profit and zero interest, charging only the cost of the home. Eligible households must earn between 30% and 60% of their county's median income, have at least one year of qualifying income, currently lack adequate shelter, and must not have owned a home in the past three years. Partner families contribute 300-500 hours of sweat equity (treated as the down payment) and complete homeowner education. Applications are available only by attending a mandatory family-selection meeting. 0% interest mortgage. No-profit home price. Sweat equity replaces down payment. Homeowner education provided.
Do you have to pay it back?
Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley Homeownership Program is down payment assistance and is repaid under the terms set by Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley, Inc.. Repayment is triggered by Standard mortgage payments. 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 of the Magic Valley Homeownership 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 not currently own a home and must not have owned a home within the last 3 years. A homebuyer education course is required. Residency requirement: Resident of the seven-county Magic Valley service area; minimum 1 year of qualifying income from the same source; lack of adequate shelter. Must attend a mandatory family-selection meeting (reservations required) to receive an application; income 30-60% AMI; no home ownership in past 3 years; enrollment opens in cycles.
What are the income limits?
Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley Homeownership Program sets its income limit as follows: Household income must be between 30% and 60% of the county Area/Adjusted Median Income for the county of residence (seven-county service area). 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 of the Magic Valley Homeownership Program can be used for Single Family. New construction is eligible.
Where does it apply?
Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Twin Falls, Idaho.
How do you apply?
Applications for Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley Homeownership Program go through Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley, Inc., 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 Twin Falls County homebuyersOther programs open to Twin Falls County homebuyers
- South Central Community Action Partnership (SCCAP) Self-Help Housing ProgramAssistance available
- FHLB Des Moines Native American Homeownership Initiative (NAHI) GrantUp to $25,000
- FHLB Des Moines Home$tart Down Payment Assistance GrantUp to $15,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 75 programs for Twin Falls CountyProgram terms are set by Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley, Inc. and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.