Forgivable loan
City of Alexandria Homebuyer's Assistance Program (HAP)
First-time homebuyers · New construction · Income limits · Single Family
Down payment assistance · Rapides Parish
Buying a home in Alexandria, LA
1 Alexandria program and 8 statewide.Alexandria has 1 program of its own, and 8 statewide. Here is what each one offers, what the local market looks like, and who near you can walk you through it.
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Alexandria’s own program
The Alexandria marketThe Alexandria housing market
Kinds of homes hereWhat’s for sale here, and what the programs accept
Kinds of homes in Alexandria
- 69.5% single-familysingle-family
- 1.8% townhousetownhouse
- 10.4% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 15.2% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 3% mobile & othermobile home & other
About condos. Alexandria’s one local program does not list condos as eligible. City of Alexandria Homebuyer's Assistance Program (HAP) lists single family.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25024.
When Alexandria’s homes were built
pre-19401970s2020+
64.5%
of Alexandria homes were built before 1980. Pre-1978 homes come with a federal lead-paint disclosure.of homes were built before 1980. A home built before 1978 comes with a federal lead-paint disclosure, and some programs require an inspection.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25034.
$83,300
County area median income, 4 people (HUD)HUD area median income, Rapides Parish, 4-person household (2026)
$47,113
Alexandria median household incomeMedian household income in Alexandria (Census, 2024)
12 of the 71 programs here set their income limit as a share of Rapides Parish’s area median income, adjusted for household size. See the published limits for Rapides Parish
Free help nearbyFree help near Alexandria
2 HUD-approved counseling agencies within 15 miles2 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies within 15 miles
Alexandria’s program asks for a homebuyer class first. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.City of Alexandria Homebuyer's Assistance Program (HAP) asks for a homebuyer class. A HUD-approved counselor teaches it and can walk you through your options. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.
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Across Louisiana and nationwide
70 statewide & federal programs8 statewide programs, plus federal options
- FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) - LouisianaUp to $20,000 · Assistance grant
- Louisiana Housing Corporation Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) ProgramUp to $2,000 · Mortgage credit certificate
- HOPE Credit Union Affordable Housing ProgramAssistance available · Down-payment assistance
Alexandria questions
Does Alexandria have its own down payment program?
Yes, one: City of Alexandria Homebuyer's Assistance Program (HAP), a forgivable loan for first-time homebuyers (new construction, income limits). It is for homes inside Alexandria.
Can I use assistance on a condo in Alexandria?
Alexandria’s one local program does not list condos as eligible. City of Alexandria Homebuyer's Assistance Program (HAP) lists single family. Each program’s page lists the kinds of homes it accepts, and the agency confirms it for the home you choose.
What is the income limit in Rapides Parish?
Each program sets its own. 12 of the programs here set theirs as a share of HUD’s area median income for Rapides Parish, adjusted for household size. HUD publishes the median each year; the 2026 figure is shown above and on the published limits page.
Where can I take a homebuyer class near Alexandria?
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies teach homebuyer classes, and 2 agencies are within 15 miles of Alexandria. Create a free account and take the 90-second match to see the ones near you.
ZIP codes
71301 · 71302 · 71303 · 71306 · 71307 · 71309 · 71315
Nearby in Rapides
Sources
Sources: agency sites (June–August 2026), Census ACS 2024 5-year, HUD FY2026, HUD counseling list. Hey Prescott is not a lender.Programs: Hey Prescott catalog of 2,000+ programs, each verified with its agency (June–August 2026). Market: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Income: HUD FY2026 income limits. Counselors: HUD list of approved housing counseling agencies. Hey Prescott is not a lender.