NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment, $15,000 DPA
NC Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment, $15,000 DPA in its Charlotte, NC research directory. Directory placement does not confirm current service coverage or eligibility; verify both with the program administrator.
The NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment program offers $15,000 as a 0% interest deferred second mortgage to first-time homebuyers and military veterans who qualify for the NC Home Advantage Mortgage. The $15,000 is forgiven at 20% per year at the end of years 11-15. Income limit is $152,000; purchase price cap is $495,000.
Full $15,000 DPA award for an eligible first-time buyer.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Charlotte, NC, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Charlotte Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Up to $40,000
- HouseCharlotte Down Payment Assistance Program Up to $80,000 (city employees); up to $30,000 general
- City of Charlotte Neighborhood Matching Grants Up to $25,000 per application (Tier I)
- Mecklenburg County Critical Home Repair Program Full cost of critical repairs, no dollar cap published
Key Details
- First-time buyers and veterans only
- Income limit: $152,000; purchase price cap: $495,000
- $15,000 at 0%, no payments; forgiven 20%/year in years 11-15
- Must pair with NC Home Advantage Mortgage through approved lender
- Requires homebuyer education course
How to Apply
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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).
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- 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: Rolling, through participating lenders
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment, $15,000 DPA in Charlotte, NC?
The Grant Map record states: $15,000 deferred 0% loan, forgiven in years 11-15. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment, $15,000 DPA in Charlotte?
The record carries discovery tags. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment, $15,000 DPA in Charlotte, NC?
Confirm the application route directly with NC Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 919-877-5700. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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