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NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region HOME Forgivable Down Payment Assistance (Beloit)

NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region HOME Forgivable Down Payment Assistance (Beloit) is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Beloit, Wisconsin, administered by NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region.

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The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through NWBR HUD-Certified Counseling; NWBR homebuyer education course
  • $100 non-refundable application fee. All DPA loans subject to NWBR Loan Committee approval. First mortgage cannot contain predatory features. A companion Deferred product (no income limit, up to $5,000) also exists.
  • A home inside Beloit city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • New construction
  • Purchases above the $219,000 price cap
  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Beloit

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 Rock 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.

$94,500
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Beloit’s homes

  • 72.8% single-family
  • 4% townhouse
  • 8.8% 2–4 units
  • 13.9% 5+ units
  • 0.5% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$156,500

Beloit median home value

77.9%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Beloit

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through NWBR HUD-Certified Counseling; NWBR homebuyer education course.

  2. Contact NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

  3. 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 NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region HOME Forgivable Down Payment Assistance (Beloit)?

NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region HOME Forgivable Down Payment Assistance (Beloit) is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Beloit, Wisconsin, administered by NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region. NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region offers a HOME-funded forgivable DPA loan up to $7,500 for buyers under 80% AMI purchasing in the City of Beloit. The loan is forgiven at month 60 of continuous owner-occupancy. Properties must meet Housing Quality Standards and a lead assessment is required before closing. Up to $7,500 forgivable at 60 months. 0% interest. No monthly payments. Open to all lenders.

How much assistance does it provide?

NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region HOME Forgivable Down Payment Assistance (Beloit) offers up to $7,500 in assistance. Homebuyer contribution: Buyer contributes at least $1,000 of own funds; FHA borrowers minimum 3.5%. The program can be combined with Downpayment Plus, WHEDA programs. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region HOME Forgivable Down Payment Assistance (Beloit) is forgiven after 5 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by Property sold, refinanced, or no longer owner-occupied before 60 months. The assistance is recorded in second position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region HOME Forgivable Down Payment Assistance (Beloit) is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. A homebuyer education course is required, through NWBR HUD-Certified Counseling; NWBR homebuyer education course. $100 non-refundable application fee. All DPA loans subject to NWBR Loan Committee approval. First mortgage cannot contain predatory features. A companion Deferred product (no income limit, up to $5,000) also exists.

What are the income limits?

NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region HOME Forgivable Down Payment Assistance (Beloit) limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Under 80% of Beloit-Janesville AMI. 4-person 80% AMI = $76,800 (2024 HUD). 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?

NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region HOME Forgivable Down Payment Assistance (Beloit) caps the purchase price at $219,000. Eligible property types include Single Family, 2-4 Unit, Condo, and Townhouse. New construction is not eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Where does it apply?

NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region HOME Forgivable Down Payment Assistance (Beloit) serves homebuyers purchasing in Beloit, Wisconsin. The program targets specific areas: Property within City of Beloit; HOME Forgivable subject to $219,000 price cap.

How do you apply?

Applications for NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region HOME Forgivable Down Payment Assistance (Beloit) go through NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. 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.

Program terms are set by NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.