Increase your buying power in Arizona
37 homebuyer assistance programs in Arizona put grants, forgivable loans and special mortgages toward your down payment and closing costs, so your budget goes further. Add creative financing like seller credits and rate buydowns, and it stretches even more.
What 37 programs tell us about buying in Arizona
Arizona rewards savers
8 programs multiply what you put in: 4-to-1 through WISH programs (up to $32,099), and as much as 10-to-1 in Flagstaff.
Credit unions are a major source
13 of 37 programs come from banks and credit unions, including TruWest’s grant of up to $50,000 for middle-income buyers.
Location decides most of it
27 of 37 programs are limited to a city, county or region, led by Maricopa County, Pima County and Northern Arizona.
How the help arrives · 37 programs
Award sizes · grants and loans with a dollar cap
9 more pay a percentage of the price or loan, which scales with the home you buy. Your award depends on income, price and location.
Who runs them
10 programs are available statewide. 27 are limited to a city, county or region, so the address you buy at changes what you can get.
More programs, more buying power. Most buyers qualify for more than one. The Wallet Wizard checks income limits, price caps and location rules across all 37 Arizona programs and 16 multi-state programs at once, and shows where creative financing like seller credits can stack on top.
Check my eligibilityPrograms to know in Arizona
A few of the 37 programs we track, chosen for reach, award size and terms. Amounts are program maximums; what you receive depends on income, price and location.
Middle Income Down Payment Assistance
TruWest Credit UnionUp to $50,000 toward down payment and closing costs for first-time buyers up to 140% of area median income.
Credit Union West Down Payment Assistance
Credit Union WestMatches every dollar you contribute with four, for buyers at or below 80% of area median income.
Home Plus Program
Arizona Industrial Development Authority2% to 4% of the purchase price toward down payment and closing costs, with a household income cap of $146,503.
Open Doors Down Payment Assistance
City of PhoenixUp to 10% of the purchase price at 0% interest on homes up to $390,000, for households at or below 80% of area median income.
Arizona is Home / Home in Five Advantage
Phoenix and Maricopa County IDA3% to 6% of the loan amount for down payment and closing costs, with a household income cap of $131,520.
Community Homebuyer Assistance Program (CHAP)
City of Flagstaff / Housing Solutions of Northern ArizonaMatches up to $5,000 of your savings 10-to-1, for households up to 150% of area median income.
16 multi-state programs also serve Arizona
Offered by banks, credit unions and Federal Home Loan Banks in several states at once. Most are tied to that lender's own mortgage, so the lender you choose decides whether you can use them. The Wallet Wizard shows which ones you can pair.
FHLBank San Francisco Middle-Income Downpayment Assistance
Grant · 3 states Check eligibilityValley First Credit Union Middle Income Homebuyer Program
Grant · 3 states Check eligibilityThese are 4 of the 16 multi-state programs open to Arizona buyers. See which ones you qualify for
See how much more home you can afford in Arizona
- 1Answer a few questions in the Wallet WizardWhere you want to buy, household size, income range, job and military status.
- 2Get matched against every program we trackIncome limits, price caps, location rules and repayment terms, checked for you.
- 3Work with a pro who knows creative financingAgents and loan officers on Homebuyer Wallet see the same matches you do, and can layer in seller credits, lender credits and rate buydowns.
Every Arizona program, matched to your buyer in seconds
Homebuyer Wallet gives professionals the full program record: income tables, price caps, approved lenders, provider contacts and application steps. Close the deals that stall on cash to close.
Arizona homebuyer assistance FAQ
How much down payment assistance can I get in Arizona?
It depends on where you buy and your household income. Among the 7 Arizona programs we track that publish a dollar cap, the median award is $20,000. Others pay a percentage of the price or loan. The Wallet Wizard shows the amounts you could get for the home you want.
How do these programs increase my buying power?
Assistance covers part of your down payment or closing costs, or lowers your rate, so less of your own cash goes in upfront. The same savings and income can then support a higher purchase price or a lower monthly payment. Many buyers stack a statewide program with a local one to stretch further.
Can I combine these programs with seller credits or other creative financing?
Usually, yes. Seller credits toward closing costs, lender credits and rate buydowns can often be used alongside assistance programs, within your loan’s limits. The Wallet Wizard shows what fits together, and Homebuyer Wallet agents and loan officers can help you structure it.
Do I have to pay the assistance back?
15 of the 37 active programs (41%) are grants or forgivable loans: you repay nothing if you keep the home as your primary residence for the required period. 1 more are deferred or repayable second loans, due when you sell, refinance or move out, or paid monthly.
Do I need to be a first-time homebuyer?
Not always. 3 of the 37 Arizona programs we track explicitly require first-time status, and most of those count anyone who has not owned a home in the past three years. The Wallet Wizard checks each program’s ownership rule for you.
Are there programs for teachers, first responders or other workers?
Yes. 2 programs we track in Arizona are tied to a specific employer or profession, such as public employees, educators, first responders, healthcare workers or service members. Job-based programs often stack with income-based ones.
Can I combine more than one program?
Sometimes. Arizona has 10 programs available statewide and 27 limited to a city, county or region. Many local programs are built to layer on top of a statewide loan; others prohibit stacking. Your lender confirms what combines with your first mortgage.
How do I find out which programs I qualify for?
Answer a few questions in the Wallet Wizard: where you want to buy, household size, income range and job. It checks income limits, price caps, location rules and funding status across every program we track in Arizona, plus multi-state and national programs, and shows the ones that fit.
How current is this information?
Our team reviews every program against the provider’s own materials on a rolling basis. 1 program we track is currently paused, out of funds or waitlisted and not counted on this page. Funding opens and closes often; the Wallet Wizard shows each program’s current status.
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All Top ProgramsSource: the Homebuyer Wallet database of 2,000+ Community Home Investment Programs (CHIPs). Each program is reviewed by our team against the provider’s own website and documents. Award amounts are program maximums.