Louisiana Housing Corporation First-Time Homebuyer Program

Louisiana Housing Corporation

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About This Program

Low-interest mortgage financing and down payment assistance for first-time Louisiana homebuyers. Offers competitive interest rates and assistance with down payment and closing costs through participating lenders.

Typical down payment assistance is 3-5% of purchase price; varies by program and lender

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Low-interest mortgage financing
  • Down payment and closing cost assistance
  • First-time homebuyers (or not owned in 3 years)
  • Income and purchase price limits apply
  • Must use participating lender

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in De Ridder, LA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

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).
  • 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 on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Ongoing; subject to funding availability

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