First mortgage
East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity – Homeownership Program (Slidell Area)
First-time homebuyers · New construction · Income limits · single_family
Down payment assistance · St. Tammany Parish
Buying a home in Slidell, LA
1 Slidell program, 1 county program and 8 statewide.Slidell has 1 program of its own, 1 more across St. Tammany Parish, 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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Only for Slidell addresses
Slidell’s own program
Anywhere in St. TammanyAnywhere in St. Tammany Parish
1 county program1 county program a Slidell homebuyer can also use
The Slidell marketThe Slidell housing market
Kinds of homes hereWhat’s for sale here, and what the programs accept
Kinds of homes in Slidell
- 72.4% single-familysingle-family
- 4% townhousetownhouse
- 7.9% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 15.3% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 0.4% mobile & othermobile home & other
About condos. None of Slidell’s 2 local and county programs list condos as eligible. East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity – Homeownership Program (Slidell Area) lists single_family. Finance Authority of St. Tammany Parish (FASTP) Down Payment Assistance Program lists single family.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25024.
When Slidell’s homes were built
pre-19401970s2020+
54.4%
of Slidell 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.
$107,700
County area median income, 4 people (HUD)HUD area median income, St. Tammany Parish, 4-person household (2026)
$70,497
Slidell median household incomeMedian household income in Slidell (Census, 2024)
12 of the 72 programs here set their income limit as a share of St. Tammany Parish’s area median income, adjusted for household size. See the published limits for St. Tammany Parish
Free help nearbyFree help near Slidell
Free help from a HUD-approved housing counselorFree help from a HUD-approved housing counselor
Slidell’s program asks for a homebuyer class first. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity – Homeownership Program (Slidell Area) 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
Slidell questions
Does Slidell have its own down payment program?
Yes, one: East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity – Homeownership Program (Slidell Area), a first mortgage for first-time homebuyers (new construction, income limits). It is for homes inside Slidell.
Can I use assistance on a condo in Slidell?
None of Slidell’s 2 local and county programs list condos as eligible. East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity – Homeownership Program (Slidell Area) lists single_family. Finance Authority of St. Tammany Parish (FASTP) Down Payment Assistance Program 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 St. Tammany Parish?
Each program sets its own. 12 of the programs here set theirs as a share of HUD’s area median income for St. Tammany 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 Slidell?
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies teach homebuyer classes. Create a free account and take the 90-second match to see the ones near you.
ZIP codes
70458 · 70459 · 70460 · 70461 · 70469
Nearby in St. Tammany
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.