Homebuyer
Assistance
The American Dream is within reach
About the Home in Five Programs
The Home in five programs, Home in Five Advantage and Home in Five Platinum help low and moderate-income individuals and families buy a home in Maricopa County.
Qualified homebuyers receive assistance for down payment and closing costs, plus a loan with a competitive interest rate.
Home in Five Advantage
Borrowers Get up to 6%.
How To Qualify
Borrowers
- Minimum FICO credit score of 640
- Annual income up to $141,820
- Debt to Income ratio up to 50%
- Occupy the home as principal
residence within 60 days of closing - Complete Homebuyer education
Homes
- Located in Maricopa County
- A new purchase (no refinancing)
- New or existing houses,
condominiums, or townhouses - Purchase price is not limited
Get Started
Your first step is to find an approved lender. Participating lenders help homebuyers identify the mortgage loan that is best for each income and situation.
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Required Homebuyer Education
Complete an 8-hour homebuyer education course through an Arizona-based HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency, including limited online courses.
Homebuyers must obtain a certificate of completion and present it to their lender.
Meet a Homebuyer
“The entire process of buying a home through Home in Five Advantage was very smooth and easy. I just needed to take a class to meet the requirements. I think everyone should take advantage of this!”
- Edgar, recent homebuyer, Litchfield Park
Advancing homeownership since 2012
25,091
homebuyers assisted in
Phoenix metro area
$196 Million
Down
Payment
Assistance
125+ Lenders
trained to
help you