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The city still publishes a live guideline and a current $15,000 cap, but one planning document references a 5-year compliance period for tracked activity. Buyers should confirm the exact affordability term that will apply to their award before closing.
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Current Evansville HOME materials say the city down payment assistance limit is $15,000.
Usually forgivable no-interest HOME loan
Current Evansville HOME guidelines describe the assistance as a non-interest-bearing loan that is usually forgivable. The city publishes an affordability table of 5 years for $1,000 to $14,999, 10 years for $15,000 to $39,999, and 15 years for assistance above $40,000.
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First-time homebuyers purchasing a primary residence within Evansville city limits
Current Evansville HOME materials say the city down payment assistance limit is $15,000.
Current Evansville HOME guidelines describe the assistance as a non-interest-bearing loan that is usually forgivable. The city publishes an affordability table of 5 years for $1,000 to $14,999, 10 years for $15,000 to $39,999, and 15 years for assistance above $40,000.
Use Evansville's current HOME homebuyer process, qualify for a fixed-rate first mortgage, document income at or below 80% AMI, and close through the city's HOME subsidy path.
The current Evansville HOME homebuyer guideline says the city down payment assistance limit is $15,000 and describes the aid as a non-interest-bearing loan that is usually forgivable. The 2025 Action Plan still lists Evansville down payment assistance activity through 2026-06-30.
2026-04-20
Current HOME guideline dated 2024-04-15; 2025 Action Plan continues activity through 2026-06-30
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Amount: Current Evansville HOME materials say the city down payment assistance limit is $15,000.
Repayment: Current Evansville HOME guidelines describe the assistance as a non-interest-bearing loan that is usually forgivable. The city publishes an affordability table of 5 years for $1,000 to $14,999, 10 years for $15,000 to $39,999, and 15 years for assistance above $40,000.
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