OHFA Homebuyer + Down Payment Assistance

Ohio Housing Finance Agency

Available Home Repair

About This Program

OHFA Homebuyer + Down Payment Assistance is available in Akron, OH.

OHFA offers 30-year fixed-rate FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional mortgages with down payment assistance of 3% (conventional) or 3.5% (government loans). Assistance is forgiven after 7 years. First-time buyers and target-area buyers eligible.

On a $150,000 home: ~$4,500-$5,250 in DPA forgiven after 7 years

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

In Akron, OH, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • 30-year fixed-rate mortgage through OHFA-approved lenders
  • 3% DPA for conventional, 3.5% for FHA/VA/USDA loans
  • Down payment assistance forgiven after 7 years
  • Minimum credit score: 640 (conventional) or 650 (FHA)
  • Free homebuyer education required

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

888-362-6432

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You will likely need a contractor to apply

Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Akron early keeps your application moving.

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This program is usually a forgivable loan: you owe nothing if you stay in the home for the set period, but it may place a lien on the property until then.

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

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).
  • 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).
Download this checklist (PDF)

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, apply through OHFA-approved lender

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for OHFA Homebuyer + Down Payment Assistance in Akron, OH?

Apply directly with Ohio Housing Finance Agency using the official program link on this page or call 888-362-6432. There is no middleman and no fee.

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