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Dane County CDBG Down Payment Assistance (Movin' Out)

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Dane County CDBG Down Payment Assistance (Movin' Out) is a Wisconsin down payment assistance program from Dane County (CDBG), delivered by Movin' Out. It provides $32,000 as a deferred-payment loan. It is aimed at first-time buyers. Eligibility, income limits and funding are set by the agency, so confirm current terms on its official page.

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Eligibility notes

0% deferred loan; serves Dane County excluding City of Madison. Source is the City of Madison / Home Buyers Round Table DPA matrix dated 07/15/26.

Where does Dane County CDBG Down Payment Assistance (Movin' Out) apply?

This county-level program is available to buyers in Dane County (parts of the county — see eligibility notes). Cities on our site where it applies:

DetailProgram terms
Assistance$32,000
TypeDeferred-payment loan
Minimum creditNot published on the program page
First-time buyerRequired
Income limitsDane County income table

How does Dane County CDBG Down Payment Assistance (Movin' Out) work with an FHA loan?

Wisconsin's 2026 FHA one-unit limits start at $541,287, which supports a price of about $560,000 with 3.5% down.

Where do I confirm current terms?

On the official page: https://www.cityofmadison.com/dpced/community-development/documents/HBRT%20Matrix%20071526.pdf. Programs can pause when funds run out, so confirm availability with a participating lender.

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Frequently asked questions

$32,000, according to Dane County (CDBG), delivered by Movin' Out.

It's a deferred loan — no monthly payments, repaid when you sell, refinance or pay off the first mortgage.

Dane County income table

Sources

Data last updated October 25, 2026.

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Figures on this page are estimates for educational purposes only and are not a loan offer or commitment to lend. Rates, loan limits, fees and assistance programs change frequently and vary by lender, location and borrower profile. Confirm current terms with a licensed loan officer.