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IHFA First Loan + DPA Combo

Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA)

Up to

$56,000

Assistance

Assistance

Area

Statewide

Buyers

First-time & repeat buyers

Income

Up to $170,000 household income

What This Program Offers

IHFA 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.

Who Qualifies

Location

Available statewide in Idaho

Buyer type

First-time & repeat buyers

Primary residence

Must be your primary home — not an investment property

Education course

Finally Home! homebuyer education required before closing

Your contribution

You must contribute at least $500 of your own funds

Income limits

Household income up to $170,000 for IHFA programs

Household120% AMI Limit
1 person$89,926
2 people$102,750
3 people$115,576
4 people$128,400

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Ada County • FY 2025 HUD Income Limits

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Complete Finally Home!® education if using IHFA DPA or if required by AUS.

  2. 2

    Choose an IHFA-approved lender from the directory.

  3. 3

    Get pre-approved for the IHFA first loan product that fits your scenario.

  4. 4

    Apply for the 15-year DPCC second mortgage (up to 8%) simultaneously.

  5. 5

    Your lender packages both loans together at closing.

Apply on Idaho Housing

Documents you'll need

  • Finally Home! education certificate
  • Income verification
  • Credit report (typically 620+ for FHA, 640+ for First Loan)
  • Purchase contract

Program Contact

Work with an IHFA-approved lender
IHFA Program Details

Last verified: 2026-05-26