Are there down payment assistance programs in Nevada?

Yes. Active programs include Nevada Housing Division's Home Is Possible, Home Is Possible for Heroes, Home Is Possible for Teachers, and Clark County down payment assistance grants. Each has different income limits, loan limits, and approved lender requirements. Nevada Desert Realty's free guide covers every active program with current 2025 details.

Can I use down payment assistance with an FHA loan in Nevada?

Most Nevada down payment assistance programs are compatible with FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional loans. Eligibility depends on the specific program, borrower credit score, and lender participation. Not all lenders are approved for all programs.

What is the income limit for Nevada down payment assistance?

Income limits vary by program and household size. Many Nevada programs serve buyers earning up to 120–140% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Clark County. For 2025, that generally means household incomes up to approximately $110,000–$125,000 depending on family size.

Do I have to repay a down payment assistance grant in Nevada?

It depends on the program. True grants are forgiven and do not require repayment if you remain in the home for a required period (typically 3 years). Second mortgage programs must be repaid when you sell, refinance, or pay off the first mortgage. Nevada Desert Realty's guide explains repayment terms for each active program.

Free 2025 Guide

Nevada's Down Payment Assistance Programs — The Complete Guide for Henderson Buyers

Most first-time buyers in Clark County don't know these programs exist. We broke down every active assistance program — income limits, loan limits, and the approved lenders — so you walk into a home purchase with every advantage available to you.

Updated for 2025

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Why This Guide Exists

The Three Problems First-Time Buyers Run Into

Most Henderson buyers leave money on the table — not because the programs don't exist, but because nobody told them about them at the right time.

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The Lender Problem

Nevada's DPA programs require working with an approved lender. Go to the wrong bank first and you've locked yourself out of programs that could save you $10,000–$18,000 at closing.

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The Qualification Myth

Most buyers assume they won't qualify. Clark County income limits are higher than people expect — households earning over $100,000 may still be eligible for some programs.

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The Timing Problem

DPA programs require completing a HUD-approved homebuyer education course. Buyers who discover this after finding their home often miss out because they didn't have enough lead time.

What's Inside

Everything in the Guide

The guide is organized so you can find your situation in under five minutes and know exactly what to do next.

Full breakdown of the Home Is Possible program — Nevada's flagship DPA
Home Is Possible for Heroes — veterans, active duty, teachers, first responders
Clark County income and loan limits for each program — updated 2025
List of NHD-approved lenders in Henderson and Clark County
USDA Rural Development loan eligibility — zero down in qualifying areas
FHA vs. Conventional tradeoff analysis for 2025 rate environment
The 5 questions to ask any lender in the first conversation
Homebuyer education course requirements and how to complete them free

Home Is Possible (HIP)

Nevada's primary DPA program. Offers up to 4% of your loan amount toward down payment or closing costs. Forgivable after 3 years of owner-occupancy.

Up to $18,000 on a $450K home

Home Is Possible for Heroes

Enhanced benefits for veterans, active duty military, first responders, and teachers. Below-market interest rates stacked with down payment assistance.

Veterans · Teachers · First Responders

Clark County CDBG Assistance

Community Development Block Grant funds for income-qualified buyers. Targets lower price-point properties in specific Clark County zones.

Income-qualified buyers

USDA Rural Development (Zero Down)

Parts of Boulder City and rural Clark County qualify for USDA Rural Development loans — 100% financing with no down payment required.

Zero down payment

Nevada Desert Realty

Henderson · Las Vegas · Boulder City, NV

We specialize in residential real estate throughout southern Nevada — helping first-time buyers, move-up families, and investors navigate one of the country's most unique housing markets. Henderson is our home market, and we've seen what happens when buyers walk in informed versus uninformed. This guide exists because the information gap is real, and it's costing buyers money.

Questions? Call us directly at (702) 509-1446 or email info@nevadadesertrealty.com. No automated systems — you'll talk to a person.

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