The Ready to Own Program (City of Birmingham Down Payment Assistance Program) makes homeownership more affordable for qualified families purchasing a home within the city limits of Birmingham. Eligible buyers receive up to $10,000 in homebuyer assistance, structured as a 5-year forgivable loan at 0% interest with a restrictive covenant. Funds may be applied to down payment, closing costs, or interest rate buydowns. The program is delivered as a partnership between the City of Birmingham Department of Community Development, Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham (NHS), and participating lenders (SouthState, Regions, SouthPoint, FirstHorizon, BMO) who provide $7,000-$10,000 in additional matching funds.
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Free course from Hey Prescott
A short, free course on Down Payment Assistance Program: what it is, who it is for, how it is forgiven, where it applies and how to apply. Based on program data from July 2026. About ten minutes.
5 modules · About 10 minutes
Program details are sourced from public agency data and may change. Confirm eligibility with a Hey Prescott loan officer before applying.