Michigan State Housing Development Authority
MSHDA Step Forward Michigan Down Payment Assistance is available in Dearborn Heights, MI.
Down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers in Michigan purchasing in eligible areas. Provides up to $7,500 toward down payment and closing costs. Must complete homebuyer education and meet income limits. Available through participating lenders.
Down payment assistance loan; repayment terms vary by program tier
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In Dearborn Heights, MI, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Dearborn Heights, MI 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: Ongoing, subject to funding availability
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programUp to $7,500 down payment assistance.
Apply directly with Michigan State Housing Development Authority using the official program link on this page or call (517) 373-8370. 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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