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.

    Check Your Down Payment Assiistance Eligibility

    DPA 2025/26

    Personal Information

    Name
    Name
    First Name
    Last Name

    Qualifications

    Do you have a signed Pre-Approval?
    Do you have a signed Purchase Agreement?
    Have you completed a homebuyer education course?
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