Maine Housing First Generation Homebuyer Program

Maine Housing Authority

Available Down Payment

About This Program

Maine Housing First Generation Homebuyer Program is available in Auburn, ME.

Provides down payment and closing cost assistance for first-generation homebuyers in Maine whose parents have not owned a home in the past 7 years. Combines low-interest mortgages with forgivable second mortgages for qualified buyers in Auburn and statewide.

Down payment assistance is a forgivable loan that reduces over time

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

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

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

Key Details

  • Up to $30,000 down payment and closing cost help
  • For first-generation homebuyers
  • Parents must not have owned home in past 7 years
  • Forgivable loan structure
  • Must complete homebuyer education

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Auburn, ME 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: Subject to funding availability

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Maine Housing First Generation Homebuyer Program provide in Auburn, ME?

Up to $30,000 down payment assistance.

How do I apply for Maine Housing First Generation Homebuyer Program in Auburn, ME?

Apply directly with Maine Housing Authority using the official program link on this page or call (800) 452-4668. There is no middleman and no fee.

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