City of O'Fallon Down Payment Assistance Program
City of O'Fallon Down Payment Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in O'Fallon, Missouri, administered by City of O'Fallon, MO (Grants and Assistance) via the St. Louis County HOME Consortium.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course
- Must be a first-time, low-to-moderate income homebuyer. Pre-purchase housing counseling required. Total gross income of all household members over age 18 must not exceed HUD-set limits. Home must be in O'Fallon. Program administered in coordination with the St. Louis County HOME Consortium.
- A home in St. Charles County
It doesn’t cover
- Homes outside St. Charles County
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Where it applies
St. Charles County’s homesThe homes in St. Charles County
- 74.7% single-familysingle-family
- 7.5% townhousetownhouse
- 4% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 11.2% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 2.6% mobile & othermobile home & other
$320,800
St. Charles County median home value
24.8%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in St. Charles County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program before funds are reserved.
Contact City of O'Fallon, MO (Grants and Assistance) via the St. Louis County HOME Consortium to reserve funds
Funds are reserved with the provider 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 City of O'Fallon Down Payment Assistance Program?
City of O'Fallon Down Payment Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in O'Fallon, Missouri, administered by City of O'Fallon, MO (Grants and Assistance) via the St. Louis County HOME Consortium. The City of O'Fallon offers a Down Payment Assistance Program to assist low-to-moderate income first-time homebuyers purchasing a home in O'Fallon. The program provides a zero-interest forgivable loan toward the down payment. The program is funded through the St. Louis County HOME Consortium. Pre-purchase housing counseling is required for eligibility. Zero-interest forgivable loan of $10,000 toward the down payment on a home purchase in O'Fallon. Funding comes from Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HUD) funds via the St. Louis County HOME Consortium.
How much assistance does it provide?
City of O'Fallon Down Payment Assistance Program offers up to $10,000 in assistance. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — City of O'Fallon, MO (Grants and Assistance) via the St. Louis County HOME Consortium determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
City of O'Fallon Down Payment Assistance Program is a forgivable loan, so the balance is forgiven once the program's conditions are met. Repayment is triggered by Forgivable loan; repayment owed if conditions (e.g., owner-occupancy) not met during the forgiveness period. 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 O'Fallon Down Payment Assistance Program 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. A homebuyer education course is required. Must be a first-time, low-to-moderate income homebuyer. Pre-purchase housing counseling required. Total gross income of all household members over age 18 must not exceed HUD-set limits. Home must be in O'Fallon. Program administered in coordination with the St. Louis County HOME Consortium.
What are the income limits?
City of O'Fallon Down Payment Assistance Program sets its income limit as follows: Total gross household income (members over 18) not to exceed: 1 person $57,800; 2 $66,050; 3 $74,300; 4 $82,550; 5 $89,200; 6 $95,800; 7 $102,400; 8 $109,000 (HUD-established). Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.
Where does it apply?
City of O'Fallon Down Payment Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in O'Fallon, Missouri. The program gives priority to designated target areas, so the address matters as well as the county.
How do you apply?
Applications for City of O'Fallon Down Payment Assistance Program go through City of O'Fallon, MO (Grants and Assistance) via the St. Louis County HOME Consortium, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. 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. Charles County homebuyersOther programs open to St. Charles County homebuyers
- St. Charles County HOME Down Payment Loan ProgramUp to $10,000
- MHDC Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)Up to $2,000
- MHDC First Place Loan - Cash Assistance Loan (CAL)Forgivable
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 69 programs for St. Charles CountyProgram terms are set by City of O'Fallon, MO (Grants and Assistance) via the St. Louis County HOME Consortium and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.