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FHLB Chicago Downpayment Plus (DPP)

FHLB Chicago Downpayment Plus (DPP) is a forgivable grant from FHLB Chicago. Coverage: IL, WI. Up to $10,000 toward a home purchase. Income limit: ≤80% AMI.

Up to $10,000
Listed as open as of May 2026

Coverage: IL, WI.

Income limit≤80% AMI
Homebuyer educationRequired
OccupationsIL, WI
Property typesSFR, condo, PUD, manufactured
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsAny
Sales price capNo FHLB cap
Repayment5-year retention, pro-rata recapture
ForgivableForgivable
StackingLayers with IHDA, WHEDA, etc.
Source FHLB Chicago·official program page·Listed
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Provider: FHLB Chicago · program details at the provider’s site.

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