Michigan State Housing Development Authority
MSHDA Step Forward Down Payment Assistance is available in Flint, MI.
Down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers in Michigan, including Flint. Grant does not need to be repaid if borrower remains in home at least 5 years. Must complete homebuyer education and use MSHDA-approved lender.
Grant amount based on loan amount and county purchase limits
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Flint, MI, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Flint, 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 through participating lenders
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programUp to $7,500 down payment grant.
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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