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NYC HomeFirst

NYC HomeFirst is a deferred gap financing from NYC HPD. Available statewide in New York. Up to $100,000 toward a home purchase. For first-time buyers. Income limit: NYC limits.

Up to $100,000
Listed as open as of May 2026

Available statewide in New York.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limitNYC limits
Homebuyer educationRequired (HFA-approved (Framework, eHome, NeighborWorks, etc.))
OccupationsNYC five boroughs
Property types1-4 family, condo, co-op
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsFHA/Conv
Sales price capNYC limits
RepaymentDeferred
StackingStacks with SONYMA DPAL ($115K total)
Source NYC HPD·official program page·Listed
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Provider: NYC HPD · program details at the provider’s site.

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