How much house can you afford in Oregon with down payment assistance?

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The short answer: In Oregon, the Oregon Housing (OHCS) Down Payment Assistance (assistance via approved partners) provides assistance toward your down payment or closing costs. Paired with the FHA 31%/43% debt-to-income guidelines lenders use, this calculator shows how much house you can afford in Oregon — with that assistance factored in.

Oregon down payment assistance program

Oregon Housing (OHCS) Down Payment Assistance
Assistance via approved partners · Oregon
Assistance toward your down payment or closing costs

The Oregon Housing (OHCS) Down Payment Assistance is Oregon's flagship statewide down payment assistance, administered by the state housing finance agency (assistance via approved partners). Current amounts, income limits and credit requirements are set by the agency — confirm them on the official program page. Cities and counties in Oregon often add their own programs on top.

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Oregon DPA — common questions

What down payment assistance is available in Oregon?

Oregon's main statewide option is the Oregon Housing (OHCS) Down Payment Assistance — assistance via approved partners administered by the state housing finance agency. Many cities and counties in Oregon add their own programs on top, so it is worth checking all three levels.

How much house can I afford in Oregon with assistance?

It depends on your income, debts and credit. The calculator applies the FHA 31%/43% debt-to-income rule to estimate your price, then shows how much of your down-payment gap Oregon assistance could cover. Most buyers pair it with a 3% conventional or 3.5% FHA down payment.

What credit score do I need for Oregon down payment assistance?

Many state programs set a 620 minimum credit score alongside income limits based on area median income. Exact requirements are set by the agency — verify current terms on the official Oregon Housing (OHCS) Down Payment Assistance page before applying.

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