Down Payment Assistance Program
Down Payment Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- On credit: 640 minimum FICO recommended; lender overlays apply
- A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in OKC including NHS Oklahoma, CAA, and other HUD-certified counselors. 8-hour pre-purchase homebuyer education required.
- Residency: Property within City of Oklahoma City corporate limits, owner-occupied as primary residence
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or qualifying permanent resident per HUD HOME
- First-time homebuyer (no homeownership in past 3 years). Property within City of Oklahoma City corporate limits as primary residence. Income $54,750-$103,200 by household size (80% AMI OKC MSA 1-8 person). Minimum $1,000 borrower contribution. HUD-approved 8-hour pre-purchase homebuyer education required. Property must pass HUD/City of OKC property standards inspection.
- A home inside Oklahoma City city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Oklahoma City
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 Oklahoma 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.
Where it applies
Oklahoma City’s homesOklahoma City’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 67.3% single-familysingle-family
- 3.7% townhousetownhouse
- 6.3% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 19.7% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 3.1% 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.
$231,300
Oklahoma City median home value
47.2%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Oklahoma City
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in OKC including NHS Oklahoma, CAA, and other HUD-certified counselors. 8-hour pre-purchase homebuyer education required..
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through Apply via City of Oklahoma City Housing & Community Development; first-come first-served per annual allocation, 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 Down Payment Assistance Program?
Down Payment Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. City of Oklahoma City municipal down payment assistance grant program. Up to $14,999 grant for first-time homebuyers within OKC city limits. CDBG/HOME/local-funded; no repayment required. Grant-based down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers purchasing a primary residence within City of Oklahoma City limits. Up to $14,999 grant — no repayment required. Funded by City of Oklahoma City CDBG/HOME/general fund and administered through the Planning Department's Housing & Community Development division. Funding comes from Federal, HUD, HOME, CDBG, and City.
Do you have to pay it back?
Down Payment Assistance Program is a forgivable loan, so the balance is forgiven once the program's conditions are met. Repayment is triggered by No repayment — grant and subject to owner-occupancy compliance period. The assistance is recorded in N/A (grant) position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Down Payment Assistance Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. On credit, the program states: 640 minimum FICO recommended; lender overlays apply. A homebuyer education course is required, through HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in OKC including NHS Oklahoma, CAA, and other HUD-certified counselors. 8-hour pre-purchase homebuyer education required. Residency requirement: Property within City of Oklahoma City corporate limits, owner-occupied as primary residence. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or qualifying permanent resident per HUD HOME. First-time homebuyer (no homeownership in past 3 years). Property within City of Oklahoma City corporate limits as primary residence. Income $54,750-$103,200 by household size (80% AMI OKC MSA 1-8 person). Minimum $1,000 borrower contribution. HUD-approved 8-hour pre-purchase homebuyer education required. Property must pass HUD/City of OKC property standards inspection.
What are the income limits?
Down Payment Assistance Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Household income $54,750 (1 person) to $103,200 (8 person) per HUD HOME 80% AMI Oklahoma City MSA. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. The program lists a maximum household size of 8. 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?
Down Payment Assistance Program caps the purchase price as follows: Per HUD HOME 95% area median sales price for Oklahoma County. Eligible property types include Single-family detached, condo, townhouse, 1-2 unit owner-occupied. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Is there eligibility for specific groups?
Down Payment Assistance Program names veterans, active-duty service members, reservists and National Guard members, and surviving spouses 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?
Down Payment Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The program targets specific areas: City of Oklahoma City Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) census tracts may receive enhanced assistance.
How do you apply?
Applications for Down Payment Assistance Program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Apply via City of Oklahoma City Housing & Community Development; first-come first-served per annual allocation. 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 Oklahoma City homebuyersOther programs open to Oklahoma City homebuyers
- Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Affordable Homeownership ProgramFirst mortgage
- HomepathDeferred
- Oklahoma City HOME programDeferred
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 85 programs for Oklahoma CityProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.