City of Tucson and Pima County Down Payment Assistance Programs
1 local down payment assistance program for homebuyers in the City of Tucson and Pima County, checked against the official page.
City of Tucson and Pima County down payment assistance at a glance (2026)
| Program | Amount | Type | First-time buyer | Income limit | Price limit | Status |
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| Down Payment Assistance Program | Lesser of $50,000 or 20% of the contract price | Deferred loan | Not stated | At or below 80% of AMI ($79,850 for a family of four) | $304,000 existing home; $345,000 new construction | Offered |
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Income and price limits often vary by household size. Look up your county's area median income and HUD income limits.
Local programs
City of Tucson-Pima County HOME Consortium
- Amount
- Lesser of $50,000 or 20% of the contract price
- First-time buyer
- Not stated on source
- Status
- Offered
- Income limit
- At or below 80% of AMI ($79,850 for a family of four)
- Purchase price limit
- $304,000 existing home; $345,000 new construction
2% interest during the affordability period with no monthly payments; the interest is forgiven when that period ends, but the principal is repaid when you sell. Buyer contributes at least $1,000. Apply through a partner housing counseling agency, not the City directly. Covers the City of Tucson and Pima County, excluding Tribal lands.
Last checked Nov 3, 2026 · Official source (opens in new tab) ↗
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Statewide help in Arizona
You may also qualify for 1 statewide Arizona program. Local and state assistance can sometimes be layered; confirm with each administrator.
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HUD-approved homebuyer counselors in Tucson, Arizona (4)
Many down payment programs require a homebuyer class or counseling session. These agencies are approved by HUD and offer pre-purchase counseling or homebuyer education, usually free or low cost. From HUD's housing counselor list ↗, retrieved Nov 4, 2026.
Common questions
Does City of Tucson and Pima County offer down payment assistance?
Yes. We list 1 local program checked against official pages: Down Payment Assistance Program from City of Tucson-Pima County HOME Consortium (Lesser of $50,000 or 20% of the contract price).
What are the income limits for City of Tucson and Pima County down payment assistance?
Published on the official pages: Down Payment Assistance Program: At or below 80% of AMI ($79,850 for a family of four). Confirm current limits with the administrator.
What are the purchase price limits for City of Tucson and Pima County assistance?
Published on the official pages: Down Payment Assistance Program: $304,000 existing home; $345,000 new construction.
How does Down Payment Assistance Program work?
2% interest during the affordability period with no monthly payments; the interest is forgiven when that period ends, but the principal is repaid when you sell. Buyer contributes at least $1,000. Apply through a partner housing counseling agency, not the City directly. Covers the City of Tucson and Pima County, excluding Tribal lands.
Can I combine City of Tucson and Pima County assistance with statewide Arizona programs?
Sometimes. Arizona also has 1 statewide program listed here; whether they can be layered with local help depends on each program's rules, so ask both administrators.
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