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Peoria Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant

Peoria Housing Authority · Miami, Oklahoma

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Assistance

$18,000

The maximum the program publishes — not an offer

Income limit

80% AMI

Of area median income; varies by county and household size

Repayment

Grant

Not repaid

What is Peoria Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant?

Peoria Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant is a grant for homebuyers in Miami, Oklahoma, administered by Peoria Housing Authority.

  • Down payment assistance grant. Maximum is the lesser of 20% of purchase price or $18,000. Home must be within 75 miles of Miami, OK. Priority given to Peoria and Ottawa tribe members, but all NAHASDA-eligible Native Americans in service area may apply.
  • Funding comes from NAHASDA / IHBG (HUD).

How much assistance does it provide?

Peoria Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant offers up to $18,000 in assistance.

  • Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Peoria Housing Authority determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

Peoria Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid.

  • Repayment is triggered by Grant; no repayment required. NAHASDA Useful Life provisions apply.
  • 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?

Peoria Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant is open to buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

The program requires

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • Residency: Tribal enrollment required. Must be NAHASDA-eligible Native American. Priority given to enrolled Peoria Tribe and Ottawa Tribe members. CDIB required.
  • DRAFT (dpa-gap-finder 2026-06-12): pending review. Serves multiple NAHASDA-eligible tribes in northeastern Oklahoma service area. Peoria and Ottawa members prioritized. Must be NAHASDA-eligible Native American. Priority given to enrolled Peoria Tribe and Ottawa Tribe members. CDIB required. 75-mile radius from Miami, OK (Ottawa County) covers much of northeastern Oklahoma

The program excludes

  • Households above 80% 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.

What are the income limits?

Peoria 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?

Peoria Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant caps the purchase price as follows: Maximum assistance is lesser of 20% of purchase price or $18,000.

  • Eligible property types include Single Family.
  • New construction is eligible.

Is there eligibility for specific groups?

Peoria Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant names American Indian and Alaska Native buyers 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?

Peoria Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant serves buyers purchasing in Miami, Oklahoma.

How do you apply?

Applications for Peoria Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance Grant go through Peoria Housing Authority, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

  1. Contact Peoria Housing Authority to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through First-come, first-served; as funds available, and are subject to availability.

  2. 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.

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