Program guide
What to know before you click through
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Who qualifies?
First-time homebuyers purchasing a primary residence in Jefferson Parish
What support do you get?
Current Jefferson Parish materials say eligible buyers can receive up to $50,000, or up to $60,000 for purchases in Kenner.
Do you repay it?
Jefferson Parish publishes affordability periods of 5 years for assistance below $15,000, 10 years for $15,000 to $40,000, and 15 years for assistance above $40,000.
How do you apply?
Complete the required homebuyer class, choose an approved lender, sign a purchase agreement, obtain the lender application package, and attend the parish intake appointment with supporting documents.
Official source evidence
Jefferson Parish's current homebuyer page says eligible first-time buyers can receive up to $50,000, or up to $60,000 in Kenner, publishes the 2025 income table, requires a fixed-rate fixed-term first mortgage, and lists the 5-year, 10-year, and 15-year affordability periods.
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Last verified
2026-04-20
Current parish page with 2025 income limits and lender file dated 2024-10-23
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What paid access adds for Jefferson Parish First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program
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Comparison preview
Jefferson Parish First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program
Amount: Current Jefferson Parish materials say eligible buyers can receive up to $50,000, or up to $60,000 for purchases in Kenner.
Repayment: Jefferson Parish publishes affordability periods of 5 years for assistance below $15,000, 10 years for $15,000 to $40,000, and 15 years for assistance above $40,000.
First-time buyer: Required
Risk checks preview
What gets flagged before you call a lender
- Jefferson Parish First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program requires a participating lender.
- Jefferson Parish First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program must be paired with a specific first mortgage.
Lender questions preview
Questions tied to this exact path
- Is your team approved to originate Jefferson Parish First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program for this household and loan setup?
- Which first-mortgage product must be paired with Jefferson Parish First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, and what breaks eligibility?
Action checklist preview
What you would do next
- Confirm the first-time buyer definition before you apply
- Review the official Jefferson Parish FTHB page for Jefferson Parish First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program