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Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP)

Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka · Kansas

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Assistance

$2,500–$15,000

The maximum the program publishes — not an offer

Income limit

80% AMI

Of area median income; varies by county and household size

Repayment

Grant

Not repaid

What is Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP)?

Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) is a grant for homebuyers in Kansas, administered by Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka.

  • The Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) is part of FHLBank Topeka's TurnKey suite, funded annually within its Affordable Housing Program. It provides down payment, closing cost, and purchase-related repair assistance to first-time homebuyers in CO, KS, NE, or OK. Funds are advanced through participating FHLBank member institutions as a forgivable grant with a 5-year retention period.
  • Up to $15,000 forgivable grant.
  • Covers down payment, closing costs, and purchase-related repairs.
  • Forgivable after 5 years.
  • Available across CO, KS, NE, OK.
  • Funding comes from FHLBank Topeka Affordable Housing Program (AHP) set-aside.

How much assistance does it provide?

Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) offers between $2,500 and $15,000 in assistance.

  • Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid.

  • Repayment is triggered by Sale or refinance within the 5-year retention period (Real Estate Retention Agreement); prorated repayment may apply.
  • Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) is open to first-time homebuyers and buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

The program requires

  • First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course
  • Multi-state (CO/KS/NE/OK); this row is the KS instance. Homebuyers cannot apply directly; must work with a participating FHLBank Topeka member. Homebuyer education required. 2026 program opened 3/2/2026; first-come, first-served through 9/30/2026 ($14,291,966.76 available 2026). Unconfirmed: min_credit_score, max_dti, lien_position, eligible_products.

The program excludes

  • Households above 80% of area median income

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

What are the income limits?

Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size.

  • Household income at or below 80% AMI (FHLBank Topeka annual TurnKey income limits).
  • 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?

Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) serves buyers purchasing anywhere in Kansas.

How do you apply?

Applications for Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) go through Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program before funds are reserved.

  2. Contact Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider 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 buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

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