City of Detroit Housing & Revitalization Department / MSHDA
Detroit Down Payment Assistance Program is available in Detroit, MI.
Detroit offers down payment assistance through the City of Detroit Housing & Revitalization Department and MSHDA's statewide Step Forward Michigan and MI Home Loan programs. Detroit-specific funding can provide up to $25,000 for eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing within Detroit city limits. MSHDA's MI Home Loan pairs with DPA of up to $10,000 statewide.
First-time Detroit homebuyers at or below 80% AMI
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
In Detroit, MI, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Detroit, 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: Rolling, contact City of Detroit or MSHDA
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programUp to $25,000.
Apply directly with City of Detroit Housing & Revitalization Department / MSHDA using the official program link on this page or call 313-224-6380. 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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