1 local down payment assistance program for homebuyers in the City of Madison, checked against the official page.
| Program | Amount | Type | First-time buyer | Income limit | Price limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home-Buy the American Dream (HBAD) | Up to $35,000 | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Offered |
Income and price limits often vary by household size. Look up your county's area median income and HUD income limits.
City of Madison Community Development Division
Your first mortgage lender submits the application for you.
Last checked Nov 3, 2026 · Official source (opens in new tab) ↗
You may also qualify for 2 statewide Wisconsin programs. Local and state assistance can sometimes be layered; confirm with each administrator.
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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.
Yes. We list 1 local program checked against official pages: Home-Buy the American Dream (HBAD) from City of Madison Community Development Division (Up to $35,000).
Your first mortgage lender submits the application for you.
Sometimes. Wisconsin also has 2 statewide programs listed here; whether they can be layered with local help depends on each program's rules, so ask both administrators.
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