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Comanche Nation Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant

Comanche Nation Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant is a grant for homebuyers in Lawton, Oklahoma, administered by Comanche Nation Housing Authority.

Last verified Source: Comanche Nation Housing Authority

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 HUD-approved housing counselor
  • Residency: Tribal enrollment required. Must be an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation or NAHASDA-eligible Native American. CDIB required.
  • Maximum $15,000 DPA grant confirmed from official Comanche Nation housing department page. Must be an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation or NAHASDA-eligible Native American. CDIB required. Restricted to 7 counties in southwestern Oklahoma
  • A home in Comanche County

It doesn’t cover

  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Comanche 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.

Income limit

80% of Comanche County’s area median income

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.

$79,600
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Comanche County’s homes

  • 72.7% single-family
  • 3.8% townhouse
  • 6.6% 2–4 units
  • 12.4% 5+ units
  • 4.4% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$163,800

Comanche County median home value

56.4%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Comanche County

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through HUD-approved housing counselor.

  2. Contact Comanche Nation Housing Authority to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through First-come, first-served basis, 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 Comanche Nation Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant?

Comanche Nation Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant is a grant for homebuyers in Lawton, Oklahoma, administered by Comanche Nation Housing Authority. Down payment assistance grant up to $15,000 for NAHASDA-eligible tribal members purchasing a home in the 7-county Comanche Nation service area. Must be first-time homebuyer. Funding comes from NAHASDA / IHBG (HUD).

How much assistance does it provide?

Comanche Nation Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant offers up to $15,000 in assistance. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Comanche Nation Housing Authority determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

Comanche Nation Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Repayment is triggered by Grant; no repayment required unless NAHASDA Useful Life recapture triggered. The assistance is recorded in NAHASDA Useful Life Agreement position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Comanche Nation Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant 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 HUD-approved housing counselor. Residency requirement: Tribal enrollment required. Must be an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation or NAHASDA-eligible Native American. CDIB required. Maximum $15,000 DPA grant confirmed from official Comanche Nation housing department page. Must be an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation or NAHASDA-eligible Native American. CDIB required. Restricted to 7 counties in southwestern Oklahoma.

What are the income limits?

Comanche Nation Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Must meet NAHASDA HUD income limits (80% AMI or below). 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?

Comanche Nation Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant caps the purchase price as follows: No published maximum purchase price. Eligible property types include Single Family. New construction is eligible.

Is there eligibility for specific groups?

Comanche Nation Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant names American Indian and Alaska Native 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?

Comanche Nation Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant serves homebuyers purchasing in Lawton, Oklahoma.

How do you apply?

Applications for Comanche Nation Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant go through Comanche Nation Housing Authority, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through First-come, first-served basis. 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.

Program terms are set by Comanche Nation Housing Authority and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.