The number of down-payment assistance programs is on the rise, and a growing share are open to people of all income levels.

For 2026, grant amounts increase to up to $9,000, with down payment assistance now available up to $24,000. By ...

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is addressing housing affordability with the launch of its 2026 Downpayment Plus (DPP®) and Downpayment Plus Advantage® (DPP Advantage®) grant ...

Officer Next Door ® and Firefighter Next Door ®, national homebuyer assistance programs supporting law enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responders, today announced expanded home-buying ...

Nationwide down payment assistance is available for mid-income buyers, with programs in every state and average benefits around $18,000 to help you buy a home. Getty Images Need help coming up with a ...

Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership in the United States, even for buyers who can afford monthly mortgage payments. Having to gather thousands of dollars upfront ...

For 2026, grant amounts increase to up to $9,000, with down payment assistance now available up to $24,000. With these updated assistance levels, we’re ensuring that nurses have access to meaningful, ...

State lawmakers are considering two bills aimed at increasing accountability and oversight for taxpayer-funded grants.

- Program count for the year's final quarter is up 6% from last year, holding near record levels- ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry ...