Idaho Housing First-Time Home Buyer Program

Idaho Housing and Finance Association

Available Down Payment

About This Program

Idaho Housing First-Time Home Buyer Program is available in Mountain Home, ID.

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Idaho, including Mountain Home. Combines below-market interest rate mortgage with optional down payment assistance grant. Income and purchase price limits apply.

Grant amount varies based on purchase price and loan type

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

In Mountain Home, ID, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Down payment assistance up to $5,000
  • Below-market interest rate mortgages
  • Must be first-time homebuyer or not owned in 3 years
  • Income and purchase price limits apply
  • Available for homes in Mountain Home

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Mountain Home, ID can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

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 fund availability

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Idaho Housing First-Time Home Buyer Program provide in Mountain Home, ID?

Down payment assistance up to $5,000.

How do I apply for Idaho Housing First-Time Home Buyer Program in Mountain Home, ID?

Apply directly with Idaho Housing and Finance Association using the official program link on this page or call (208) 331-4882. There is no middleman and no fee.

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