Nevada Down Payment Assistance
Nevada Down Payment Assistance Programs
A guide to current down payment assistance options in Nevada, including the state Housing Finance Agency, well-known city and county programs, and live DPA mortgage pricing for Nevada homebuyers.
Nevada Housing Finance Agency
Nevada Housing Division (NHD)
NHD administers the primary DPA programs for Nevada. Program details below are current as of October 17, 2026 - confirm current terms directly with NHD before applying.
Statewide DPA Programs in Nevada
Home Is Possible
Nevada Housing Division
Up to 5% of the loan amount for down payment and closing costs (up to 4% on the first-time homebuyer option), paired with a 30-year fixed-rate first mortgage. 0% interest, 30-year deferred second mortgage that is never forgiven; due on sale, refinance, or at the end of 30 years.
Paired with: Conventional, FHA, VA, RD
- First-time homebuyer: Not required
- Primary residence only
- Minimum FICO: 640
- Maximum DTI: 50%
- Income: Qualifying income up to $165,000; purchase price up to $832,750. County limits apply to the first-time homebuyer option.
- Homebuyer education required
Minimum FICO 660 for manufactured homes (max DTI 45%). Government loans with FICO below 680 are capped at 45% DTI. The first-time homebuyer option requires no home ownership in the past 3 years.
Source: www.homeispossiblenv.org
Home Is Possible For Teachers
Nevada Housing Division
$7,500 for down payment or closing costs as a 0% interest second mortgage forgiven monthly over 5 years, plus a below-market 30-year fixed rate on the first mortgage.
Paired with: Conventional, FHA, VA, RD
- First-time homebuyer: Not required
- Primary residence only
- Minimum FICO: 640
- Maximum DTI: 50%
- Income: Qualifying income up to $165,000; purchase price up to $832,750.
- Homebuyer education required
Available to licensed full-time K-12 public school classroom teachers in Nevada. Minimum FICO 660 for manufactured homes. Program currently runs through December 31, 2026.
Source: www.homeispossiblenv.org
Worker Advantage Program
Nevada Housing Division
$20,000 second mortgage at 0% interest with no monthly payment; non-forgivable 30-year deferred loan. Can be used toward down payment and closing costs, or to pay 2% or 4% in discount points to permanently buy down the first mortgage rate, with any remainder toward down payment and closing costs.
Paired with: Conventional, FHA, VA, RD
- First-time homebuyer: Not required
- Primary residence only
- Income: Household income up to 150% of area median income; purchase price up to $806,500.
- Homebuyer education required
At least one borrower must be employed in a qualifying essential-worker category (healthcare, education, public safety, construction). Applicant must have lived in Nevada for at least six months. $18 million program; first-come, first-served while funds last.
Source: www.business.nv.gov
Major City & County Programs in Nevada
Launchpad
Nevada Rural Housing · Rural Nevada counties plus rural portions of Clark and Washoe counties
3% or 5% of the loan amount (2% or 4% on Launchpad for First-Time Homebuyers) for down payment and closing costs, as a 0% interest, no-payment 30-year deferred second mortgage paired with a 30-year fixed-rate first mortgage.
Minimum FICO 640 (660 for manufactured homes). Launchpad income limit $165,000 with no first-time homebuyer requirement; the first-time option uses county income and purchase price limits. Not available within Reno, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson city limits or the Enterprise, Paradise, Spring Valley and Sunrise Manor townships - verify property eligibility at HALMap.org.
Source: nvrural.org
Rural Rocks $20K
Nevada Rural Housing · Rural Nevada counties plus rural portions of Clark and Washoe counties
$20,000 for down payment and closing costs as a 0% interest, no-payment second mortgage forgiven at the end of 30 years; repaid if the home is sold or refinanced sooner.
At least one borrower must be an essential worker and have lived in Nevada for six months. Minimum FICO 640 (660 for manufactured homes). Income up to 150% AMI by county; purchase price limit applies. Borrowers who previously used a Nevada Rural Housing homeownership program are not eligible.
Source: nvrural.org
2026 Loan Limits in Nevada
Conforming (Conventional)
$832,750 baseline
FHA
$541,287
Standard FHA limit, applies to most Nevada counties.
Live DPA Pricing for Nevada
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FHA Down Payment Assistance
Up to 5% assistance; repayable second at first rate + 2% over 10 years
▸Program details
- ✓Minimum credit score: 580
- ✓Non-traditional credit also possible
- ✓Assistance up to 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% of the lesser of purchase price or appraised value
- ✓Assistance can be used for down payment, closing costs, or both
- ✓Second lien: 10-year fixed, repayable
- ✓Second lien rate is 2% higher than the first mortgage rate
- ✓No first-time homebuyer requirement
- ✓No income cap
- ✓Purchase of primary residence only
- ✓Eligible properties: 1-unit residences, PUD, 2-4 units, FHA-approved condos, manufactured (single/double-wide)
- ✓DTI per AUS and FHA manual underwriting guidelines
- ✓First lien: FHA 30-year fixed
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