Keys For Service

Welcome to the Louisiana Housing Corporation’s Keys for Service, a housing assistance program designed to support Louisiana's first responders, certified teachers, and essential workers.

We understand the unique challenges our heroes face when it comes to homeownership – with demanding schedules and added financial stress, saving for a down payment and closing costs can make the dream of owning a home seem out of reach – our program is here to bridge that gap and make it easier and more affordable for our community heroes to purchase their dream homes.

QUALIFICATIONS

With Keys for Service, Louisiana residents who meet one of the following criteria can receive four percent in down payment and closing costs toward purchasing their home.

Active, full-time employees of city, parish, or state law enforcement or emergency response agency
Active, full-time firefighters
Active, full-time licensed paramedics
Active, full-time public safety telecommunicators
Active, full-time teachers of a city, parish, state, or private school board; must hold a Louisiana teacher’s certification
Active, full-time employees of hospitals, offices of physicians, pharmacies, drug stores, outpatient care centers, nursing care facilities, and assisted living centers

The maximum annual household income for borrowers is $125,000.

let us serve you

Our program is designed to be simple and easy to use. We work with participating lenders and real estate professionals to ensure the process is as seamless as possible. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to move to your next home, we're here to help.

Don't let down payment and closing costs stand in the way of your dream of homeownership.

Apply for Keys for Service today and take the first step towards owning your own home by contacting one of our participating lenders (linked below).

Keys for Service Program Description

Participating Lenders