Nevada Housing Division First-Time Homebuyer Program

Nevada Housing Division

Available Down Payment

About This Program

Nevada Housing Division First-Time Homebuyer Program is available in Reno, NV.

Statewide down payment assistance and affordable mortgage financing for first-time homebuyers. Offers low-interest mortgages combined with down payment assistance grants or forgivable loans. Income and purchase price limits apply.

Down payment assistance combined with below-market interest rate mortgage

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

In Reno, NV, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Up to $15,000 down payment assistance
  • Low-interest mortgage financing available
  • First-time homebuyers in Nevada
  • Income at or below 120% AMI
  • Purchase price limits apply

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Reno, NV 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 program

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Nevada Housing Division First-Time Homebuyer Program provide in Reno, NV?

Up to $15,000 down payment assistance.

How do I apply for Nevada Housing Division First-Time Homebuyer Program in Reno, NV?

Apply directly with Nevada Housing Division using the official program link on this page or call (775) 687-2040. There is no middleman and no fee.

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