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NDHFA DCA (North Dakota)

DPA for 1-2 unit properties

Down payment and closing cost assistance. For single-family and duplexes. First-time buyers.

NDHFA's Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance provides financial help for the upfront costs of purchasing a home. The DPA covers both the down payment and closing costs, reducing the total cash needed at closing.

The program works with NDHFA's first mortgage products and is available statewide. North Dakota's unique economic drivers — energy in the Bakken, technology in Fargo, and government in Bismarck — create diverse housing markets that all benefit from DPA availability.

AmountDPA for 1-2 unit properties
TypeDPA program
Available inNorth Dakota
First-time buyer requiredYes
Minimum credit score640
Multi-unit eligibleYes — 1-4 units

House-hack eligible

This program can be used on 1-4 unit properties. Live in one unit, rent the others.

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