Rhode Island · Deferred 0% loan

RIHousing 15K DPA (Rhode Island)

$15,000

$15,000 at 0% interest, no monthly payments. Deferred until sale or refinance. 1-4 family homes.

Rhode Island Housing's 15K DPA program provides $15,000 for the purchase of 1-4 unit properties — explicitly designed to support house-hacking. The program is one of the few state DPA programs that specifically encourages multi-unit purchases.

The assistance is structured as a forgivable loan and pairs with Rhode Island Housing's first mortgage products. For buyers in Providence or other Rhode Island cities, $15,000 can cover the full down payment on a duplex or triple-decker, turning the state's dense multi-family housing stock into an accessible investment opportunity.

Amount$15,000
TypeDeferred 0% loan
Available inRhode Island
First-time buyer requiredYes
Minimum credit score660
Multi-unit eligibleYes — 1-4 units

House-hack eligible

1-4 unit properties eligible at $15K. Strong for house-hacking in Providence metro.

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