Homebuyer grants
Unlock financial assistance that makes your first home more affordable. Explore HCU grant options and see how much you could save.

Affordable paths to homeownership
Buying a home is a major milestone—but it doesn’t have to feel out of reach. HCU offers several grant programs to help homebuyers lower upfront costs, reduce their down payment, and move into a home sooner. Our team will help you find programs you qualify for and guide you through every step.
Down payment help
Reduce the amount needed upfront with grant options that lighten the load.
Closing cost support
Programs designed to ease expenses at closing so you can save where it matters most.
Local expertise
Work with specialists who understand Kansas communities and available assistance programs.
First-time Homebuyer Grant
Income-eligible first-time homebuyers may qualify for a grant up to $15,000 to provide down payment or closing cost assistance, greatly reducing your out-of-pocket expense.
- Grants for 2026 will be available beginning March 2, 2026
- Limited to very low, low, and moderate household incomes
- Grant recipients will take a free online homebuyer education course designed for first-time homebuyers to help you prepare for homeownership
- Live in the house for at least 5 years and the grant will be fully forgivable
- With approved credit for qualified buyers
- Subsidies are limited
HOPE Grant
Income-eligible homebuyers may qualify for a grant of $5,000 to provide down payment or closing cost assistance, greatly reducing your out-of-pocket expense.
- Grants for 2026 will be available beginning March 16, 2026
- Household income must be at or below 115% of the Area Median Income
- Not limited to first-time homebuyers
- Live in the house for at least 5 years without refinancing and the grant will be fully forgivable
- With approved credit for qualified buyers
- Subsidies are limited
Funds are limited
Visit with an HCU Real Estate Loan Consultant at any HCU branch or call 800.428.8472.
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