Down Payment Assistance Program is accepting applications.
The purpose of the program is to assist low-to-moderate income first time home buyers with a down payment. Assistance is provided on a "first come first served" basis to eligible applicants. Maximum assistance is $5,000 in form of a no interest loan. If costs exceed this amount, the buyer is responsible for the difference.
2023 Income Guidelines Effective May 15, 2023
| Persons in Household |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Income Limits |
$49,000 |
$56,000 |
$63,000 |
$70,000 |
$75.600 |
*Income is included for home buyer and household occupants over 18.
Eligible Properties
Any single family residential property located within the corporate boundaries of the City. Program will not assist properties located on land known for toxic or hazards wastes or within the floodplain. To check if your property is located within the floodplain visit
FEMA Mapping Center.
Application
The
application and associated documents
must be submitted at least 30 days prior to closing. A deed of trust and promissory note will be filed on the property for amount of assistance for a term of 5 years. After 5 years the lien will be released.
Applications may be submitted to City Hall, 320 E. McCarty Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101 or emailed to astratman@jeffersoncitymo.gov.
The purpose of the program is to assist low-to-moderate income owner occupied homeowners with exterior improvements to meet health and safety standards; to provide the opportunity to realize measurable energy savings; provide with exterior ADA accessibility; and assist with emergency repairs.
Assistance is provided on a "first come first served" basis to eligible applicants. Maximum assistance is $5,000. If costs exceed this amount, the owner is responsible for the difference. Any funds left over after completion of the identified scope of work is returned to the program.
2023 Income Guidelines Effective May 15, 2023
| Persons in Household |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Income Limits |
$49,000 |
$56,000 |
$63,000 |
$70,000 |
$75,600 |
*Income is included for homebuyer and household occupants over 18.
Eligible Properties
Program will assist single family residential properties located within the corporate boundaries of City of Jefferson. Program will not assist properties located within the floodplain. To check if your property is located within the floodplain visit
FEMA Mapping Center.
A Property/Housing Inspector will complete an interior/exterior inspection of the property to determine items that do not meet the adopted city code. Based on the results of the inspection will determine the scope of work to be completed as part of the Minor Home Repair Program.
Ineligible Activities
The following is a list of items not funded by the program. List is not all inclusive:
- Program will not assist with activities deemed as maintenance. Maintenance activities are any costs that recurs on a regular basis (generally less than five years).
- Interior improvements such as flooring, electrical, kitchen, bathroom, wall or ceiling improvements.
- Landscaping
ApplicationEmergency Assistance Repairs Program -
Applications may be submitted to City Hall, 320 E McCarty St, Jefferson City, MO 65101 or emailed to astratman@jeffersoncitymo.gov.
City utilizes CDBG funds for infrastructure upgrades in order to preserve and improve low-moderate- income area neighborhoods. Improvements may include but not limited to sidewalks, curb, guttering, water, sewer, roads, etc.
Current Projects
There are no current projects at this time.
The purpose of the demolition program is to eliminate structures posing an imminent threat to the health and safety of the community. CDBG funds are available to benefit non-for-profit organizations to assist removing slum and blight to construct low-to moderate housing or to remove structures from the floodplain. To check if a property is within a floodplain, visit the FEMA floodplain mapping center.
Demolition Program Application
Current Projects
320 E McCarty St Jefferson City MO 65101 
573-634-6410
