St. Louis Park First Generation Down Payment Assistance Loan
St. Louis Park First Generation Down Payment Assistance Loan is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, administered by City of St. Louis Park HRA, administered by Center for Energy and Environment (CEE).
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course, through Home Stretch workshop or other HUD-approved homebuyer counseling
- Residency: Property located in St. Louis Park
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident with a Social Security number
- Must sign First Generation Homebuyer Affidavit. Not stackable with SLP first-time DPA. Loan amount depends on income/price; specific dollar maximum not published (omitted to avoid guessing).
- A home inside St. Louis Park city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Homes outside St. Louis Park
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Home Stretch workshop or other HUD-approved homebuyer counseling.
Contact City of St. Louis Park HRA, administered by Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through Signed purchase agreement and application at least four weeks prior to closing, 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 St. Louis Park First Generation Down Payment Assistance Loan?
St. Louis Park First Generation Down Payment Assistance Loan is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, administered by City of St. Louis Park HRA, administered by Center for Energy and Environment (CEE). The City of St. Louis Park HRA, through CEE, provides 0% interest down payment/closing-cost assistance to first-generation homebuyers in St. Louis Park. The loan amount depends on household income and purchase price. Forgiven 100% after 20 years, balance reduced 5% per year. A buyer qualifies as first-generation if neither they, their spouse, nor either parent currently owns or previously owned a home. 0% interest. No monthly payments. 100% forgiven after 20 years (5%/year). For first-generation homebuyers.
Do you have to pay it back?
St. Louis Park First Generation Down Payment Assistance Loan is forgiven after 20 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by 100% forgiven after 20 years; amount owed reduced 5% per year; due if sold/transferred/no longer owner-occupied before forgiveness. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
St. Louis Park First Generation Down Payment Assistance Loan is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. A homebuyer education course is required, through Home Stretch workshop or other HUD-approved homebuyer counseling. Residency requirement: Property located in St. Louis Park. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident with a Social Security number. Must sign First Generation Homebuyer Affidavit. Not stackable with SLP first-time DPA. Loan amount depends on income/price; specific dollar maximum not published (omitted to avoid guessing).
What are the income limits?
St. Louis Park First Generation Down Payment Assistance Loan sets its income limit as follows: Income limits apply; loan amount depends on household income and purchase price; specific AMI threshold not published. 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?
St. Louis Park First Generation Down Payment Assistance Loan can be used for Single Family, 2-4 Unit, Townhouse, and Condo.
Is there eligibility for specific groups?
St. Louis Park First Generation Down Payment Assistance Loan names first-generation homebuyers among the groups it serves. Being named here means the program mentions the group, not that membership alone qualifies an applicant — the rest of the eligibility rules still apply.
Where does it apply?
St. Louis Park First Generation Down Payment Assistance Loan serves homebuyers purchasing in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
How do you apply?
Applications for St. Louis Park First Generation Down Payment Assistance Loan go through City of St. Louis Park HRA, administered by Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Signed purchase agreement and application at least four weeks prior to closing. 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 St. Louis Park homebuyersOther programs open to St. Louis Park homebuyers
- St. Louis Park Down Payment Assistance Deferred Loan (First-Time Homebuyer)Up to $20,000
- Down Payment Assistance Deferred LoanDeferred
- First-generation homeownership programForgivable
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 76 programs for St. Louis ParkProgram terms are set by City of St. Louis Park HRA, administered by Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.