Hoosier Homes, sponsored by the Fort Wayne Housing Authority, is a homebuyer assistance program that makes it easier to purchase a home by offering up to 5% in down payment assistance and access to affordable mortgage options. The assistance comes as a forgivable second loan with a seven-year term, designed to support a wide range of individuals and families on their path to homeownership—no first-time buyer requirement needed. The program is available in select counties of Indiana. Check to see if your county qualifies below.
If your county qualifies, download the app or click the blue button below to see if you are eligible for the program.
FIND OUT IF YOU ARE ELIGIBILE
*Current year: 2025 - Income limits subject to change each year.
EXHIBIT A - FWHA Hoosier Homes Income Limits by County Regardless of Family Size
| Jurisdiction | 140% AMI Limit |
| Clay County | $107,100 |
| Fulton County | $113,540 |
| Marion County | $141,680 |
| Montgomery County | $121,380 |
| Parke County | $113,540 |
| Pulaski County | $113,540 |
| Putnam County | $141,680 |
| Randolph County | $113,540 |
| Sullivan County | $107,100 |
| Vermillion County | $107,100 |
Here are answers to common questions about down payment assistance.
Congrats on taking the first step with us! You’ll want to first figure out how much home you can afford – our trusted lending partners can help with this. Head over to the app and submit a homebuyer eligibility form to get started.
Yes, but your lender must first become a correspondent lender of the program. Please visit our Partners page for more information.
The area in which you are looking to purchase your home will determine the amount you’re eligible for. Refer to the program benefits for more information.
That is up to you! Once you’ve completed and submitted all necessary paperwork, provided to you by your lender, the process should move very quickly. Your lender can provide a more accurate timeframe.
Typically, lenders require employment and income information, asset information, debt and liabilities, and proof of residence. They will pull your credit report to check your score, history and debt-to-income ratio.
Club 720 partners are required to respond within 24 hours of receiving your eligibility form.
You’ll need to open your homebuyer eligibility form on the app and pick up where you left off by choosing an available program. This way, we can match you with the tools you need to utilize that program, like a lender or coach.
Not at all. Club 720 conducts a soft credit pull to verify your self-reported score before connecting you with a lender.
