Oklahoma City HOME program
Oklahoma City HOME program is a deferred second 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; first-mortgage lender overlays apply
- A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in OKC including CAA's own homebuyer education program; 8-hour pre-purchase counseling required
- Residency: Property must be within City of Oklahoma City corporate limits and occupied as primary residence
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or qualifying permanent resident per HUD HOME rules
- First-time homebuyer (no homeownership in past 3 years). Property must be within City of Oklahoma City corporate limits as primary residence. Household income at or below 80% OKC MSA AMI ($50,150-$94,550 by household size). Minimum $1,000 borrower contribution. HUD-approved 8-hour pre-purchase homebuyer education required. Property must pass HUD HOME property standards inspection. 5-year affordability — pro rata recapture if owner sells/refinances/vacates.
- A home inside Oklahoma City city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Purchases above the $280,000 price cap
- 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 CAA's own homebuyer education program; 8-hour pre-purchase counseling required.
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through Application submitted by borrower/lender to CAA; first-come first-served subject to annual HOME 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 Oklahoma City HOME program?
Oklahoma City HOME program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Community Action Agency-administered HUD HOME-funded down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers purchasing within Oklahoma City limits. Up to $14,999 as 0% deferred 5-year forgivable second mortgage. Up to $14,999 in down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers purchasing within Oklahoma City limits. Structured as a 0% interest, deferred-payment second mortgage forgiven 20% per year over 5 years if owner remains in the home as primary residence. HUD HOME pass-through administered by Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City and OK/Canadian Counties. Funding comes from Federal, HUD, HOME, and City.
Do you have to pay it back?
Oklahoma City HOME program is forgiven after 5 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by Pro rata recapture if owner sells, refinances, transfers title, or vacates property before 5-year affordability period ends and fully forgiven after 5 years owner-occupancy. The assistance is recorded in 2nd Lien position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Oklahoma City HOME program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. On credit, the program states: 640 minimum FICO recommended; first-mortgage lender overlays apply. A homebuyer education course is required, through HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in OKC including CAA's own homebuyer education program; 8-hour pre-purchase counseling required. Residency requirement: Property must be within City of Oklahoma City corporate limits and occupied as primary residence. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or qualifying permanent resident per HUD HOME rules. First-time homebuyer (no homeownership in past 3 years). Property must be within City of Oklahoma City corporate limits as primary residence. Household income at or below 80% OKC MSA AMI ($50,150-$94,550 by household size). Minimum $1,000 borrower contribution. HUD-approved 8-hour pre-purchase homebuyer education required. Property must pass HUD HOME property standards inspection. 5-year affordability — pro rata recapture if owner sells/refinances/vacates.
What are the income limits?
Oklahoma City HOME program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Household income $50,150 (1 person) to $94,550 (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?
Oklahoma City HOME program caps the purchase price at $280,000. Eligible property types include Single-family detached, condo, townhouse, 1-4 unit (owner-occupied). New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Is there eligibility for specific groups?
Oklahoma City HOME 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?
Oklahoma City HOME 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 Oklahoma City HOME program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Application submitted by borrower/lender to CAA; first-come first-served subject to annual HOME 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
- Down Payment Assistance ProgramForgivable
- HomepathDeferred
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.