Louisiana HOPE Program (Homeownership Purchase Experience)

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

Deadline: Rolling through LHC-approved lenders