Chase Homebuyer Grant
Chase Homebuyer Grant is a grant for homebuyers in New Jersey, administered by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- Lender-specific (Chase). Property must be in eligible tract - NJ tracts verified via Chase finder. Cannot apply to FHA down payment. Official page (Apr 2026) states $2,500/$5,000 (not $7,500).
- A home in New Jersey
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
New Jersey’s homesNew Jersey’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 52.6% single-familysingle-family
- 10% townhousetownhouse
- 14.7% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 21.8% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 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.
$454,400
New Jersey median home value
62.8%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.
How to apply
How to applyTwo steps, in this order
Contact JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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 Chase Homebuyer Grant?
Chase Homebuyer Grant is a grant for homebuyers in New Jersey, administered by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. The Chase Homebuyer Grant provides $2,500 or $5,000 (by eligible census tract) to customers buying a primary residence on DreaMaker, Standard Agency, FHA, or VA loans. Applied first to lower the rate, then fees, then down payment. No repayment; not limited to first-time buyers. Eligible NJ tracts include Newark, Camden, and Trenton areas. $2,500 or $5,000 grant, no repayment. Lowers rate, covers costs, or down payment. Not first-time-buyer only. No income limit. Funding comes from JPMorgan Chase (lender grant).
How much assistance does it provide?
Chase Homebuyer Grant offers up to $5,000 in assistance. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
Chase Homebuyer Grant is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Repayment is triggered by None - grant, no repayment. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Chase Homebuyer Grant is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. Lender-specific (Chase). Property must be in eligible tract - NJ tracts verified via Chase finder. Cannot apply to FHA down payment. Official page (Apr 2026) states $2,500/$5,000 (not $7,500).
What are the income limits?
Chase Homebuyer Grant sets its income limit as follows: No income limit on the grant; eligibility is geography-based (eligible LMI/selected census tract). 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?
Chase Homebuyer Grant can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.
Where does it apply?
Chase Homebuyer Grant serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in New Jersey. The program targets specific areas: Eligible LMI/selected census tracts; NJ tracts (Newark, Camden, Trenton) verified via Chase Homebuyer Assistance Finder. Grant $2,500 or $5,000 by tract.
How do you apply?
Applications for Chase Homebuyer Grant go through JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 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 New Jersey homebuyersOther programs open to New Jersey homebuyers
- Homebuyer Dream Program (HDP)Up to $30,000
- Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus)Up to $30,000
- Homebuyer Dream Program Wealth BuilderUp to $30,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 81 programs for New JerseyProgram terms are set by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.