Montana Housing (Montana Housing Finance Authority)
Montana Housing First-Time Homebuyer Program is available in Helena, MT.
Montana Housing provides affordable mortgage financing and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers in Helena and throughout Montana. Offers competitive interest rates and up to $7,500 in forgivable down payment assistance. Income and purchase price limits apply.
Down payment assistance is forgivable after 3 years of owner-occupancy
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Helena, MT, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Helena, MT 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
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Email us about this programUp to $7,500 down payment assistance.
Apply directly with Montana Housing (Montana Housing Finance Authority) using the official program link on this page or call (406) 841-2840. 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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