Wyandotte Nation Down Payment Assistance Program
Wyandotte Nation Down Payment Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Wyandotte, Oklahoma, administered by Wyandotte Nation Housing Department.
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 homebuyer education provider
- Residency: Tribal enrollment required. Must be an enrolled member of the Wyandotte Nation. CDIB required.
- Income table (from Jan 2026 application PDF): 1=$58,352; 2=$66,704; 3=$75,056; 4=$83,344; 5=$90,035; 6=$96,725; 7=$103,416; 8=$110,035. Must be an enrolled member of the Wyandotte Nation. CDIB required. 50-mile radius from Wyandotte, OK (Ottawa County) in northeastern Oklahoma
- A home in Ottawa County
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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
Ottawa County’s homesOttawa County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 76.7% single-familysingle-family
- 1.5% townhousetownhouse
- 3.8% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 5.5% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 12.6% 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.
$123,300
Ottawa County median home value
61%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Ottawa County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through HUD-approved homebuyer education provider.
Contact Wyandotte Nation Housing Department to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through First-come, first-served; funds subject to availability, 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 Wyandotte Nation Down Payment Assistance Program?
Wyandotte Nation Down Payment Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Wyandotte, Oklahoma, administered by Wyandotte Nation Housing Department. Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers who are Wyandotte Nation tribal members. Pro-rated forgiveness over 5 years. 5-year lien filed. Home must be within 50 miles of tribal headquarters in Wyandotte, OK. Funding comes from NAHASDA / IHBG (HUD) and tribal funds.
Do you have to pay it back?
Wyandotte Nation Down Payment Assistance Program is forgiven after 5 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by 5-year pro-rated forgivable lien. Forgivable proportionally over 5 years if primary residence maintained. If sold or refinanced within 5 years, pro-rated repayment required. The assistance is recorded in 5-year pro-rated forgivable 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?
Wyandotte Nation Down Payment Assistance Program 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 homebuyer education provider. Residency requirement: Tribal enrollment required. Must be an enrolled member of the Wyandotte Nation. CDIB required. Income table (from Jan 2026 application PDF): 1=$58,352; 2=$66,704; 3=$75,056; 4=$83,344; 5=$90,035; 6=$96,725; 7=$103,416; 8=$110,035. Must be an enrolled member of the Wyandotte Nation. CDIB required. 50-mile radius from Wyandotte, OK (Ottawa County) in northeastern Oklahoma.
What are the income limits?
Wyandotte Nation Down Payment Assistance Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income limits by family size (FY applicable): 1 person $58,352; 2 persons $66,704; 3 persons $75,056; 4 persons $83,344; 5 persons $90,035; 6 persons $96,725; 7 persons $103,416; 8 persons $110,035. 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?
Wyandotte Nation Down Payment Assistance Program 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?
Wyandotte Nation Down Payment Assistance Program 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?
Wyandotte Nation Down Payment Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Wyandotte, Oklahoma.
How do you apply?
Applications for Wyandotte Nation Down Payment Assistance Program go through Wyandotte Nation Housing Department, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through First-come, first-served; funds subject to availability. 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 Ottawa County homebuyersOther programs open to Ottawa County homebuyers
- Peoria Housing Authority Down Payment Assistance GrantUp to $18,000
- FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) - OklahomaUp to $20,000
- FHLBank Topeka Homeownership Set-Aside Program (HSP) - OklahomaUp to $15,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 82 programs for Ottawa CountyProgram terms are set by Wyandotte Nation Housing Department and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.