City of New Orleans Office of Community Development
City of New Orleans Direct Homebuyer Assistance Program is available in New Orleans, LA.
The City of New Orleans Direct Homebuyer Assistance Program provides down payment and closing cost subsidies to eligible first-time homebuyers, helping bridge the gap between the purchase price and the maximum mortgage loan amount. Funded through CDBG, the program targets households at or below 80% AMI, enabling homeownership that can then be leveraged for future improvement programs.
Down payment and closing cost assistance; amount varies by household gap and available funding. Structured as a deferred loan or forgivable loan.
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In New Orleans, LA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
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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: Contact New Orleans OCD at (504) 658-4000 for current availability
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