JDA Housing Down Payment Assistance Program

The purpose of the JDA Housing Down Payment Assistance Program is to encourage the construction and purchase of single-family homes in McKenzie County by providing down payment financial assistance to homebuyers in McKenzie County who will make the purchased home their primary residence for at least five years. $4 million has been allocated towards the program-with not more than $1,300,000 to go towards existing home applications.   As of August 5, 2025:

# of housing applications approved Funding allocated to approved applications Funding remaining
Existing Homes 46 $672,050 Up to $627,950
New Homes 30 $1,190,135 $1,509,865

For more information, contact Daniel Stenberg at 701-444-8856.

FAQs

Please refer to the above-linked Program Parameters for complete details.

Here are a few of the frequently asked questions we have been receiving about this program:

  • Is this for first-time homebuyers only? No, this program can be utilized by both first-time homebuyers as well as those who have already owned a home. Just note that the applicant must commit to living in the home for five years.
  • Is there an income requirement? No, there is no income (minimum or maximum) requirement, but an applicant must be pre-approved by a financial institution before applying to this program.
  • Can this be used with other down payment assistance programs? Yes, programs like ND Housing Finance Agency’s down payment assistance program can be used alongside this one.
  • Can this program be utilized if the applicant is paying cash/not using a lender for the home purchase? No, permanent financing from a financial institution is required.