City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood & Business Development
Syracuse HOME Down Payment Assistance Program is available in Syracuse, NY.
The City of Syracuse provides HOME-funded down payment assistance to income-qualified first-time homebuyers purchasing within city limits. New York State SONYMA also administers low-interest mortgage programs with optional Conventional Plus and Down Payment Assistance Loan (DPAL) of up to $15,000 for eligible buyers statewide.
First-time homebuyers in Syracuse at or below 80% AMI
Data last verified 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
In Syracuse, NY, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Syracuse, NY 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: Rolling, contact City of Syracuse NBD
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programUp to $3,000.
Apply directly with City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood & Business Development using the official program link on this page or call 315-448-8600. 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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