Nampa Down Payment Assistance 2026
Canyon County IHFA programs — up to 8% of sales price for Nampa and Treasure Valley west-side buyers
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Nampa at a Glance
Nampa Down Payment Assistance Programs at a Glance
IHFA Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance
AvailableIHFA First Loan + DPA Combo
AvailableTreasure Valley Down Payment Assistance
AvailableCanyon County Homebuyer Assistance
AvailableIHFA HFA Preferred / Conventional
AvailableAbout Nampa Down Payment Assistance
Nampa homebuyers in Canyon County access IHFA statewide down payment assistance — the primary DPA resource for Treasure Valley's west side. Up to 8% of sales price with $500 minimum contribution. More affordable entry point than Ada County with the same IHFA programs.
Nampa DPA Program Highlights
- Canyon County shares Boise metro AMI limits with Ada County
- IHFA DPA: up to 8% of sales price — primary program for Nampa
- Lower median prices than Boise/Meridian — same IHFA benefits
- No active Canyon County government DPA — IHFA is the main resource
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DPA Programs Available in Nampa
5+ down payment assistance programs serve Nampa homebuyers
IHFA Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance
second mortgage15-year fixed-rate second mortgage up to 8% of the lesser of sales price or appraised value (within MI LTV/CLTV limits). Interest rate = first mortgage rate plus 2.00%. Toward down payment and/or closing costs. Finally Home!® homebuyer education required. Purchase transactions for the standard 15-year product. Minimum $500 of the borrower's own funds required. Open to first-time and repeat buyers. Household income up to $170,000 (exceptions on specialized First Loan Tax Exempt products). Manufactured homes allowed per agency guidelines.
IHFA First Loan + DPA Combo
first mortgageIHFA first mortgage products (HFA Preferred, HFA Advantage, FHA/RD, VA, Conventional, and First Loan Tax Exempt on select purchases) paired with up to 8% DPCC second mortgage assistance. Household income up to $170,000 for standard programs. No first-time buyer requirement on FHA/RD, VA, and HFA Preferred/Advantage purchases. Manufactured homes allowed per agency guidelines on eligible products.
Treasure Valley Down Payment Assistance
second mortgageTreasure Valley (Ada + Canyon counties) buyers can combine IHFA 15-year DPCC assistance (up to 8% of sales price or appraised value) with local programs like Boise HOP ($45,000–$65,000 in Boise city limits). Most Treasure Valley buyers start with IHFA — the primary path for Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell.
Canyon County Homebuyer Assistance
second mortgageCanyon County buyers (Nampa, Caldwell, Middleton) primarily use IHFA 15-year DPCC assistance — up to 8% of the lesser of sales price or appraised value with $500 minimum contribution. No active county-wide DPA program; IHFA is the main resource for Canyon County homebuyers.
IHFA HFA Preferred / Conventional
first mortgageFannie Mae HFA Preferred and Freddie Mac HFA Advantage purchase programs through IHFA. Up to 97% LTV. No first-time buyer requirement. Standard MI required above 80% AMI. Pair with DPCC second mortgage up to 8%. Lower rates on loan amounts $350,000 or less. AUS approval required. Manufactured homes allowed per agency guidelines.
How to Apply for Nampa Down Payment Assistance
Check Eligibility
Take our free 5-minute quiz to see which Canyon County programs you qualify for.
Get Pre-Approved
Work with a participating lender to get pre-approved for a mortgage and DPA programs.
Find Your Home
Shop for a home in Nampa within program purchase price limits.
Close & Move In
Complete the loan process and receive your down payment assistance at closing.
Nampa Down Payment Assistance FAQ
What down payment assistance is available in Nampa?
Nampa buyers use IHFA statewide down payment assistance — up to 8% of the sales price with a $500 minimum contribution. Canyon County does not operate a separate county DPA program; IHFA is the primary resource.
Are Nampa income limits different from Boise?
Ada and Canyon counties share the same HUD metro income limits. IHFA also uses a statewide $170,000 household income cap regardless of county.
Can repeat buyers get DPA in Nampa?
Yes. IHFA down payment assistance is open to repeat buyers, not just first-time purchasers. Complete Finally Home! education and work with an IHFA-approved lender.