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Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus)

Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus) is a grant for homebuyers in Statewide County, New Jersey, administered by Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (via participating member lenders).

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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, through Homebuyer counseling required via member lender
  • Must use an FHLBNY participating member lender. NJ income >80% and <=120% AMI. $1,000 buyer contribution; counseling required. Not a statutory AHP contribution - funding assessed annually, subject to change.
  • A home in New Jersey

It doesn’t cover

  • Households above 120% 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

120% 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.

Income limits in New Jersey

Where it applies

New Jersey’s homes

  • 52.6% single-family
  • 10% townhouse
  • 14.7% 2–4 units
  • 21.8% 5+ units
  • 1% mobile & 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

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Homebuyer counseling required via member lender.

  2. Contact Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (via participating member lenders) to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider 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 Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus)?

Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus) is a grant for homebuyers in Statewide County, New Jersey, administered by Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (via participating member lenders). HDP Plus is a complementary FHLBNY first-time homebuyer grant (created 2024) for buyers earning above 80% but not exceeding 120% AMI in NY/NJ, purchasing within the FHLBNY District. Up to $30,000 through member lenders toward down payment, closing costs, and counseling. Unlike base HDP, no retention period. Funding assessed annually. Up to $30,000. No retention period. Higher income limit (up to 120% AMI). Statewide in NJ. Funding comes from FHLBNY (not a statutory AHP contribution; funding assessed annually).

How much assistance does it provide?

Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus) offers up to $30,000 in assistance. Homebuyer contribution: Minimum $1,000 total buyer contribution. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (via participating member lenders) determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus) is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Repayment is triggered by None - no retention period for HDP Plus. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus) 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, through Homebuyer counseling required via member lender. Must use an FHLBNY participating member lender. NJ income >80% and <=120% AMI. $1,000 buyer contribution; counseling required. Not a statutory AHP contribution - funding assessed annually, subject to change.

What are the income limits?

Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus) limits household income to 120% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. NY/NJ: income > 80% but <= 120% AMI (Mortgage Revenue Bond standard; county-specific). 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?

Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus) can be used for Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, and 1-4 Family.

Where does it apply?

Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus) serves homebuyers purchasing in Statewide County, New Jersey. The program targets specific areas: Property must be within the FHLBNY District (NY/NJ/PR/USVI); all of NJ qualifies.

How do you apply?

Applications for Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus) go through Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (via participating member lenders), 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 homebuyers

Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.

All 81 programs for New Jersey

Program terms are set by Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (via participating member lenders) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.