Seneca-Cayuga Nation NAHASDA Down Payment Assistance
Seneca-Cayuga Nation NAHASDA Down Payment Assistance is a grant for homebuyers in Grove, Oklahoma, administered by Seneca-Cayuga Nation Housing Department.
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- Residency: Tribal enrollment required. Seneca-Cayuga Nation tribal members receive preference. Must be NAHASDA-eligible. CDIB required.
- Specific dollar amount not published on sctribe.com; contact housing department. Confirmed active from official program page. Seneca-Cayuga Nation tribal members receive preference. Must be NAHASDA-eligible. CDIB required. 50-mile radius from Grove, OK (Delaware County) covers northeastern OK
- A home in Delaware County
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Delaware 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 Delaware 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
Delaware County’s homesDelaware County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 66% single-familysingle-family
- 3.1% townhousetownhouse
- 2.6% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 2.5% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 25.8% 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.
$175,300
Delaware County median home value
36.3%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Delaware County
How to apply
How to applyTwo steps, in this order
Contact Seneca-Cayuga Nation Housing Department to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through As funds available, 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 Seneca-Cayuga Nation NAHASDA Down Payment Assistance?
Seneca-Cayuga Nation NAHASDA Down Payment Assistance is a grant for homebuyers in Grove, Oklahoma, administered by Seneca-Cayuga Nation Housing Department. NAHASDA-funded down payment and closing cost assistance. Funds provided on behalf of eligible applicant for closing and down payment. Property must be within 50 miles of Grove, OK tribal office. Applicant must secure non-predatory financing for balance. Funding comes from NAHASDA / IHBG (HUD).
Do you have to pay it back?
Seneca-Cayuga Nation NAHASDA Down Payment Assistance is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Repayment is triggered by Grant; no repayment required. Must maintain as primary residence. 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?
Seneca-Cayuga Nation NAHASDA Down Payment Assistance is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. Residency requirement: Tribal enrollment required. Seneca-Cayuga Nation tribal members receive preference. Must be NAHASDA-eligible. CDIB required. Specific dollar amount not published on sctribe.com; contact housing department. Confirmed active from official program page. Seneca-Cayuga Nation tribal members receive preference. Must be NAHASDA-eligible. CDIB required. 50-mile radius from Grove, OK (Delaware County) covers northeastern OK.
What are the income limits?
Seneca-Cayuga Nation NAHASDA Down Payment Assistance 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?
Seneca-Cayuga Nation NAHASDA Down Payment Assistance 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?
Seneca-Cayuga Nation NAHASDA Down Payment Assistance 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?
Seneca-Cayuga Nation NAHASDA Down Payment Assistance serves homebuyers purchasing in Grove, Oklahoma.
How do you apply?
Applications for Seneca-Cayuga Nation NAHASDA Down Payment Assistance go through Seneca-Cayuga Nation Housing Department, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through As funds available. 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 Delaware County homebuyersOther programs open to Delaware County homebuyers
- FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) - OklahomaUp to $20,000
- FHLBank Topeka Homeownership Set-Aside Program (HSP) - OklahomaUp to $15,000
- ONAC Down Payment Assistance ProgramUp to $14,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 81 programs for Delaware CountyProgram terms are set by Seneca-Cayuga Nation Housing Department and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.