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Dane County’s Home Buying Resource

Down Payment Assistance

Downpayment assistance programs are available in Dane County through local governments, non-profits, WHEDA and the South Central Wisconsin Realtors Association.  These programs are primarily available to households with incomes below 80% of the area median income. 

> Downpayment Assistance Programs for the Purchasing of Property in the City of Madison
> Downpayment Assistance Programs for the Purchasing of Property in Dane County
> Downpayment Assistance Side by Side Comparison (Dane County / City of Madison)
> 2009 HUD Area Median Income Limits

 

Down Payment Assistance Examples

Here are three examples of how downpayment assistance can work for you and your family.

 

Example 1

A family of 4 is purchasing a property in the City of Madison with a purchase price of $160,000. The household income is $50,000. The household could be eligible for the following assistance if funds are available and all criteria are met:


Downpayment Assistance Source

Maximum Amount of Assistance Based on a Purchase Price of $160,000

City of Madison American Dream

$9,600

City of Madison Home Buy

$5,000

Home Start

$3,000

Total Assistance

$21,600

 

 

Example 2

A single individual with a disability who is working with Movin’ Out is purchasing a property in the City of Madison with a purchase price of $120,000. The household income is $25,000. The household could be eligible for the following assistance if funds are available and all criteria are met:


Downpayment Assistance Source

Maximum Amount of Assistance Based on a Purchase Price of $120,000

City of Madison Home funds through Movin’ Out

$36,000

City of Madison American Dream

$7,200

City of Madison Home Buy

$10,000

Movin’ Out AHP

$8,000

Total Assistance

$61,200