MI 10K DPA
MI 10K DPA is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Michigan.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A minimum 640 credit score
- A completed homebuyer education course
- Residency: No Requirement
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- A home in Michigan
It doesn’t cover
- Purchases above the $544,233 price cap
- 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.
Income limit
80% of the area median income where the home is
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.
Where it applies
Michigan’s homesMichigan’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 72% single-familysingle-family
- 4.8% townhousetownhouse
- 4.8% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 13.3% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 5.1% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$231,600
Michigan median home value
62.1%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program before funds are reserved.
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through First-Come-First-Served, and are subject to availability.
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 MI 10K DPA?
MI 10K DPA is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Michigan. Up to $10,000 in down payment assistance for eligible homebuyers purchasing in select Michigan zip codes; 0% interest deferred repayment subordinate loan; must be paired with MSHDA MI Home Loan first mortgage; repayable upon sale, refinance, or transfer. Up to $10,000 in down payment assistance. 0% interest with no monthly payments. available in eligible Michigan zip codes. must be paired with MSHDA MI Home Loan first mortgage. Funding comes from State.
How much assistance does it provide?
MI 10K DPA offers up to $10,000 in assistance. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — the administering agency determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
MI 10K DPA is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Sale, Refinance, No Longer Primary, and Transfer of Title. The assistance is recorded in 2nd Lien position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
MI 10K DPA is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time homebuyer" usually means not having owned a home in the last three years, but the program sets its own definition. The program lists a minimum credit score of 640. A homebuyer education course is required. Residency requirement: No Requirement. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
What are the income limits?
MI 10K DPA limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. 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?
MI 10K DPA caps the purchase price at $544,233. Eligible property types include Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.
Where does it apply?
MI 10K DPA serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in Michigan. The program targets specific areas: Available only in eligible Michigan zip codes as designated by MSHDA. Eligible zip codes are updated periodically; see MSHDA website for current list.
How do you apply?
Applications for MI 10K DPA go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through First-Come-First-Served. 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.
Also for Michigan homebuyersOther programs open to Michigan homebuyers
- FHLBank Indianapolis Launch Down Payment Assistance (HOP)Up to $20,000
- Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP)Up to $20,000
- MSHDA Down Payment AssistanceUp to $10,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 71 programs for MichiganProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.