City of Livonia Down Payment Assistance for first time homebuyers
Livonia Down Payment Assistance Requirements
- Buy in the City of Livonia
- Receive homebuyer education
- Household incomes at or below 80% of the area median income
- Cannot own or have an interest in any other real estate in the past 3 years at the time of purchase
- Maximum purchase price is $219,000
- Must be primary residence & must occupy the home as a principal residence for 5 years for 2nd mortgage to be forgiven
- Eligible for single-family & condo
- Homebuyer cannot have more than $20,000 in liquid assets
- Mortgage financing is required for all transactions; land contract and lease/purchase financing is not eligible
- Funding is on a first-come, first-served basis; please check on availability periodically
2025 Income Limits
Household Size
1 Person
2 Person
3 Person
4 Person
5 Person
6 Person
7 Person
8 Person
Household Income
$56,600
$64,650
$72,750
$80,800
$87,300
$93,750
$100,200
$106,700
Maximum DPA
(up to)
$14,999
Eligible closing costs include prepaid taxes, interest, lender’s points, application processing fees, credit report fees, title insurance, appraisal, mortgage survey, cost estimates, safety testing, private mortgage insurance, lump-sum processing, and various loan, broker, recording, and legal fees.
Excluded closing cost examples (not inclusive) include homeowner’s insurance and real estate commissions.



