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City of Muncie HOME Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance

City of Muncie HOME Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Muncie, Indiana, administered by City of Muncie Community Development Department.

Last verified Source: City of Muncie Community Development Department

The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: Preference for first-time homebuyers; income-qualified repeat buyers may be eligible per HOME regs
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • Residency: Property must be located within City of Muncie city limits
  • HOME application submitted electronically via Cognito Forms portal. Applications accepted quarterly (Jan 15, Apr 15, Jul 15, Oct 15). HOME projects must proceed within 90 days of application. Preference for first-time homebuyers. Loan term and forgiveness structure not specified in public documents; contact CD office for full guidelines (NEEDS REVIEW).
  • A home inside Muncie city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Muncie

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

80% of Delaware County’s area median income

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.

$79,600
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Muncie’s homes

  • 62.6% single-family
  • 3.4% townhouse
  • 10.2% 2–4 units
  • 19.8% 5+ units
  • 3.9% mobile & other

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

$97,300

Muncie median home value

71.7%

built before 1980

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

How to apply

  1. Contact City of Muncie Community Development Department to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through Rolling quarterly applications via Cognito Forms portal, and are subject to availability.

  2. 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 City of Muncie HOME Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance?

City of Muncie HOME Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Muncie, Indiana, administered by City of Muncie Community Development Department. The City of Muncie Community Development Department administers a HOME Investment Partnerships Program-funded down payment and closing cost assistance program for low- to moderate-income first-time homebuyers citywide. Program Year 2024 allocated $45,000 under 24 CFR 92.206(c), targeting six assisted households. Distinct from PathStone's HARP program. HOME applications accepted on a rolling quarterly basis. Direct financial assistance toward down payment and/or closing costs for low- to moderate-income first-time homebuyers. PY 2024 funding: $45,000 (HOME). Target: 6 households per program year. Funding comes from HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HUD).

Do you have to pay it back?

City of Muncie HOME Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

City of Muncie HOME Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: Preference for first-time homebuyers; income-qualified repeat buyers may be eligible per HOME regs. Residency requirement: Property must be located within City of Muncie city limits. HOME application submitted electronically via Cognito Forms portal. Applications accepted quarterly (Jan 15, Apr 15, Jul 15, Oct 15). HOME projects must proceed within 90 days of application. Preference for first-time homebuyers. Loan term and forgiveness structure not specified in public documents; contact CD office for full guidelines (NEEDS REVIEW).

What are the income limits?

City of Muncie HOME Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. At or below 80% of Area Median Income per HOME program requirements. 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?

City of Muncie HOME Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance can be used for single_family.

Where does it apply?

City of Muncie HOME Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance serves homebuyers purchasing in Muncie, Indiana.

How do you apply?

Applications for City of Muncie HOME Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance go through City of Muncie Community Development Department, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Rolling quarterly applications via Cognito Forms portal. 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 City of Muncie Community Development Department and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.