Communities First is Down Payment Assistance Made Simple.
The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority (dba The Port) is proud to offer the Communities First - Down Payment Assistance program, providing first mortgage financing and down payment / closing cost assistance grants to eligible homebuyers.

 The Port created Communities First - Ohio as part of a commitment to increasing homeownership opportunities for residents in Ohio.

for a downloadable brochure, click here.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Homebuyers can apply with one of the following local institutions. 

AmeriFirst

to search for another institution, click here.

Income Limits for do apply and are as follows by county.

Auglaize $88,205 

Allen $84,985

Mercer $84,985

Shelby $86,135

Logan $84,985

for a complete list of income limits, click here.