Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC)
Louisiana HOPE Program (Homeownership Purchase Experience) is available in Baton Rouge, LA.
The Louisiana Housing Corporation's HOPE program provides forgivable down payment and closing cost assistance up to $35,000 for income-qualified homebuyers in Baton Rouge and statewide. Assistance is structured as a 0% interest, forgivable second mortgage. Borrowers must complete HUD-approved homebuyer education and use an LHC-participating lender.
Income-qualified first-time homebuyers using LHC mortgage
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Baton Rouge, LA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Baton Rouge, LA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Documents you will likely need
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: Rolling through LHC-approved lenders
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Email us about this programUp to $35,000.
Apply directly with Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) using the official program link on this page or call 225-763-8700. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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