Iowa Finance Authority
Iowa FirstHome Program is available to renters in Des Moines, IA.
First-time buyers: $2,500 grant for down payment plus second loan up to 5% of home price with no monthly payments. Income limits apply.
First-time buyers, income limits vary
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-12. How we verify our data.
In Des Moines, IA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Des Moines, IA 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: Year-round through participating lenders
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programIowa FirstHome Program is open to renters in Des Moines, IA. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with Iowa Finance Authority using the official program link on this page. 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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