OHFA Grants for Grads, Recent Graduate Down Payment Assistance
Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs OHFA Grants for Grads, Recent Graduate Down Payment Assistance in its Dayton, OH research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Discounted mortgage rate plus down payment assistance for Ohio residents who graduated within the last 18 months with an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctorate, or post-graduate degree. DPA forgiven after 5 years of Ohio residency. Incentive for graduates to stay and buy in Ohio. First-time homebuyer status required. Income and purchase price limits apply.
Graduated in last 18 months; first-time homebuyer
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Dayton, OH, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
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- Dayton Home Repair Network (DHRN), Universal Application Free critical repairs (varies by organization)
- Dayton Home Repair Revolving Loan Program Forgivable 5-year loan, exterior home repairs
- City of Dayton Lead & Healthy Homes Grant Free lead hazard remediation (grant)
Key Details
- Graduated in last 18 months from accredited institution
- Down payment assistance: 3% (conventional) or 3.5% (FHA/VA/USDA)
- DPA forgiven after 5 years of Ohio residency
- Discounted mortgage interest rate included
- First-time homebuyer status required | 888-362-6432
How to Apply
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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).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- 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 and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Year-round through OHFA-approved lenders
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for OHFA Grants for Grads, Recent Graduate Down Payment Assistance in Dayton, OH?
The Grant Map record states: 3% (conventional) / 3.5% (govt) DPA, forgiven after 5 years. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for OHFA Grants for Grads, Recent Graduate Down Payment Assistance in Dayton?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for OHFA Grants for Grads, Recent Graduate Down Payment Assistance in Dayton, OH?
Confirm the application route directly with Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 888-362-6432. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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