City of Ponca City Homebuyer Assistance Program

What is City of Ponca City Homebuyer Assistance Program?

City of Ponca City Homebuyer Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Ponca City, Oklahoma, administered by City of Ponca City Grant Administration Department.

• The City of Ponca City Homebuyer Assistance Program is a CDBG-funded initiative designed to lower barriers to homeownership for low-to-moderate income households within Ponca City limits. The program provides up to $3,500 toward down payment and closing costs on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to funding availability. Assistance is structured as a 5-year forgivable loan; the loan is fully forgiven if the buyer maintains primary occupancy for five years, otherwise a prorated recapture applies. First-time homebuyers are required to complete a HUD-approved homebuyer education class.
• Up to $3,500 for down payment and/or closing costs.
• Zero interest 5-year forgivable loan.
• CDBG-funded.
• First-come, first-served.
• This is a federal program, so it is available beyond a single state or city.
• Funding comes from CDBG; funded jointly by City of Ponca City, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, and HUD.

How much assistance does it provide?

City of Ponca City Homebuyer Assistance Program offers up to $3,500 in assistance.

• Buyer contribution: Applicant must contribute a minimum of 1% toward the purchase price from own funds. Gift funds may be considered toward this minimum.
• Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — City of Ponca City Grant Administration Department determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

City of Ponca City Homebuyer Assistance Program is forgiven after 5 years, so a buyer who stays that long does not repay it.

• Repayment is triggered by Move, sale, or rental of property before 5-year principal residence period is complete; prorated recapture of remaining balance.
• The assistance is recorded in Second position.
• 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 Ponca City Homebuyer Assistance Program is open to buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

What are the income limits?

City of Ponca City Homebuyer Assistance Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size.

• Total household income of all residents to reside in the home must be less than 80% of HUD median income for Kay County, Oklahoma, adjusted by 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?

City of Ponca City Homebuyer Assistance Program can be used for Single Family.

• New construction is not eligible.
• Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Where does it apply?

City of Ponca City Homebuyer Assistance Program is a federal program, so it is not limited to Oklahoma.

How do you apply?

Applications for City of Ponca City Homebuyer Assistance Program go through City of Ponca City Grant Administration Department, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

1. 1

   Take a homebuyer education course

   Required by the program, through ["First-time homebuyers must complete a Homebuyer Education Class (HUD-approved)"].

2. 2

   Contact City of Ponca City Grant Administration Department to reserve funds

   Funds are reserved through First-come, first-served, subject to funding availability, and are subject to availability.

3. 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 buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.