05/26/2026
If you're a pre-approved first-time buyer in Eastern Iowa, you have days — not weeks — to claim $35,000 from the state.
Iowa just opened a new round of down payment assistance. Up to $35,000 toward your first home.
But the funding will be gone before most buyers even hear about it.
Who can actually win this:
— You have a lender pre-approval letter already (or can get one in 24-48 hours)
— You haven't owned a home in the last 3 years
— You're buying in Linn, Benton, Jones, Iowa, Johnson, or Washington county (not in Cedar Rapids, Marion, or Fairfax)
— Your household income is under the county limit
Funds reserve only after pre-approval letter + signed purchase agreement. No pre-approval, no spot.
Comment "HOME" below and we'll DM you the 5-minute eligibility check. If you're not pre-approved yet, we'll connect you with a lender who can do it in 24-48 hours.
Matt Smith Team | RE/MAX Concepts | mattsmithteam.com