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City of Midland First-Time Homebuyers Purchase Assistance Program

City of Midland First-Time Homebuyers Purchase Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Midland, Michigan, administered by City of Midland Housing/Planning Department (CDBG/HOME).

Last verified Source: City of Midland Housing/Planning Department (CDBG/HOME)

The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: Defined as not having owned a home in the past three years.
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course
  • Residency: Home must be located within the City of Midland city limits.
  • City-administered first-time homebuyer DPA.
  • A home inside Midland city limits

It doesn’t cover

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

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 Midland 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.

$107,200
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Midland’s homes

  • 67.4% single-family
  • 5.8% townhouse
  • 3.4% 2–4 units
  • 20.3% 5+ units
  • 3.1% mobile & other

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

$203,900

Midland median home value

67.3%

built before 1980

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

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program before funds are reserved.

  2. Contact City of Midland Housing/Planning Department (CDBG/HOME) to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through First-come, first-served while funds available; apply through City of Midland Housing/Planning Department, 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 homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Questions about this program

What is City of Midland First-Time Homebuyers Purchase Assistance Program?

City of Midland First-Time Homebuyers Purchase Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Midland, Michigan, administered by City of Midland Housing/Planning Department (CDBG/HOME). The City of Midland First-Time Homebuyers Purchase Assistance Program helps income-eligible first-time homebuyers purchase an existing or newly constructed home within Midland city limits. Assistance of up to $15,000 toward down payment and closing costs is provided as a zero-interest deferred forgivable loan, conditioned on continued owner-occupancy. If the owner-occupancy/affordability conditions are not met during the term, a prorated repayment may be required. Up to $15,000 toward down payment and closing costs. Zero-interest deferred forgivable loan. Available for existing or newly constructed homes. No monthly payments. Funding comes from Federal CDBG/HOME funds via U.S. HUD passed through City of Midland.

How much assistance does it provide?

City of Midland First-Time Homebuyers Purchase Assistance Program offers up to $15,000 in assistance. The program can be combined with Commonly layered with MSHDA MI Home Loan / MI 10K DPA (not confirmed on official source). Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — City of Midland Housing/Planning Department (CDBG/HOME) determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

City of Midland First-Time Homebuyers Purchase Assistance Program is a forgivable loan, so the balance is forgiven once the program's conditions are met. Repayment is triggered by Repayment of a prorated portion required if borrower sells, transfers, leases, rents, abandons, or ceases to occupy the property as principal residence during the affordability/forgiveness period. The assistance is recorded in Second position. 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 Midland First-Time Homebuyers Purchase Assistance Program is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: Defined as not having owned a home in the past three years. A homebuyer education course is required. Residency requirement: Home must be located within the City of Midland city limits. City-administered first-time homebuyer DPA.

What are the income limits?

City of Midland First-Time Homebuyers Purchase Assistance Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income for Midland County, adjusted by household size (HUD/CDBG limits, updated annually). Full dollar table by household size not confirmed on official source. 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 Midland First-Time Homebuyers Purchase Assistance Program can be used for Single Family. New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

City of Midland First-Time Homebuyers Purchase Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Midland, Michigan.

How do you apply?

Applications for City of Midland First-Time Homebuyers Purchase Assistance Program go through City of Midland Housing/Planning Department (CDBG/HOME), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through First-come, first-served while funds available; apply through City of Midland Housing/Planning Department. 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 Midland Housing/Planning Department (CDBG/HOME) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.