Louisiana HOPE Program (Homeownership Purchase Experience)

Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC)

Available Down Payment

About This Program

The Louisiana Housing Corporation's HOPE program provides forgivable down payment and closing cost assistance up to $35,000 for income-qualified homebuyers in Baton Rouge and statewide. Assistance is structured as a 0% interest, forgivable second mortgage. Borrowers must complete HUD-approved homebuyer education and use an LHC-participating lender.

Income-qualified first-time homebuyers using LHC mortgage

Key Details

  • Up to $35,000 in forgivable down payment assistance
  • 0% interest second mortgage, forgiven after occupancy period
  • Must use LHC-participating lender and complete homebuyer education
  • Income limit: 80% AMI for East Baton Rouge Parish
  • Contact Louisiana Housing Corporation: 225-763-8700

How to Apply

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225-763-8700

Deadline: Rolling through LHC-approved lenders

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