Michigan program
Michigan route through City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department. Use this page to confirm the core public facts first, then decide whether you need deeper comparison output and lender-call prep.
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The city page clearly shows amount, residency, AMI, and application steps, but it does not say whether the final aid is a grant, forgivable loan, or deferred loan.
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Up to $25,000 in down payment, pre-paids, and closing cost assistance.
City down payment assistance
The public Detroit program page does not publish one clear grant, forgivable-loan, or deferred-loan repayment structure. Buyers should confirm the final assistance form and any recapture terms through the city before closing.
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Residents who have lived in the City of Detroit for the past 12 months, Residents who have not owned a home for the past three years, Households earning at or below 80% AMI, Homebuyers who complete a homebuyer education class
Up to $25,000 in down payment, pre-paids, and closing cost assistance.
The public Detroit program page does not publish one clear grant, forgivable-loan, or deferred-loan repayment structure. Buyers should confirm the final assistance form and any recapture terms through the city before closing.
Get pre-qualified for a mortgage with a lender, find the home, complete a homebuyer education class, and then apply through the city's Neighborly portal.
The official Detroit page says buyers may qualify for up to $25,000 in assistance, must have lived in Detroit for the past 12 months, must not have owned a home for the past three years, must be under 80% AMI, and must complete lender pre-qualification, homebuyer education, and a Neighborly application.
2026-04-19
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Amount: Up to $25,000 in down payment, pre-paids, and closing cost assistance.
Repayment: The public Detroit program page does not publish one clear grant, forgivable-loan, or deferred-loan repayment structure. Buyers should confirm the final assistance form and any recapture terms through the city before closing.
First-time buyer: Required
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