OHFA Homebuyer + Down Payment Assistance
Ohio Housing Finance Agency
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs OHFA Homebuyer + Down Payment Assistance in its Akron, OH research directory. Directory placement does not confirm current service coverage or eligibility; verify both with the program administrator.
OHFA offers 30-year fixed-rate FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional mortgages with down payment assistance of 3% (conventional) or 3.5% (government loans). Assistance is forgiven after 7 years. First-time buyers and target-area buyers eligible.
On a $150,000 home: ~$4,500-$5,250 in DPA forgiven after 7 years
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Akron, OH, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Akron Home Repair Program Up to $25,000
- Lead Safe Akron Program Up to $20,000
- City of Akron Minor Home Repair (COAMHR) Up to $10,000
- AMHA Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Ongoing rental/mortgage subsidy
Key Details
- 30-year fixed-rate mortgage through OHFA-approved lenders
- 3% DPA for conventional, 3.5% for FHA/VA/USDA loans
- Down payment assistance forgiven after 7 years
- Minimum credit score: 640 (conventional) or 650 (FHA)
- Free homebuyer education required
How to Apply
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You may need a contractor or estimate
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Ongoing, apply through OHFA-approved lender
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for OHFA Homebuyer + Down Payment Assistance in Akron, OH?
Confirm the application route directly with Ohio Housing Finance Agency; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 888-362-6432. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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