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Source review: Oct 13, 2026

Not confirmed or subject to limits

  • First Step assistance is repayable and fees apply; it is not presented as free money or guaranteed mortgage approval.
  • A current deadline was not confirmed; check with the organization before applying.
Evidence for this review

This review does not guarantee eligibility, funding, admission, or every statement on the linked website.

Housing & utilitiesProgramState program · IN

Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority

IHCDA Homeownership Assistance Programs

Mortgage and down-payment assistance options administered by IHCDA in Indiana.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Contact a lender in the official IHCDA directory to review eligibility and start the mortgage application.

  1. 01

    Contact a lender in the official IHCDA directory to review eligibility and start the mortgage application.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

IN; the organization confirms the service area and applicable requirements.

  • IN

What it offers

Mortgages with down-payment assistance or preferential-rate options, depending on the approved program.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Buyers meeting income, home-price and product conditions; First Step targets first-time buyers or geographic exceptions.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Contact information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Sources & verification

Verification status
Reviewed with limitations
Source review
Oct 13, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 13, 2026
Last updated
Oct 13, 2026

Verification documents the evidence reviewed at that time. A working link alone does not establish availability, and verification is never a guarantee of eligibility.

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