Teachers
Louisiana teachers were the first group in Keys for Service. Now called HomeStart Advantage, it gives 4% forgivable help with income up to $125,000.
HomeStart Advantage (formerly Keys for Service)
Which jobs qualify in Louisiana?
Keys for Service was built for teachers and first responders. HomeStart Advantage now says all occupations qualify, so teachers, deputies, firefighters, nurses and everyone else apply on the same terms. If your job is teaching, policing, firefighting or EMS, the federal Good Neighbor Next Door program is one more option.
Police officers and sheriff's deputies
Louisiana police officers and sheriff's deputies can get 4% forgivable down payment help through HomeStart Advantage, formerly Keys for Service.
Firefighters, paramedics and EMS
Louisiana firefighters, paramedics, EMTs and dispatchers can get 4% forgivable help through HomeStart Advantage, the program formerly called Keys for Service.
Nurses and healthcare workers
Louisiana nurses and healthcare workers can get 4% forgivable down payment help through HomeStart Advantage, formerly Keys for Service. Income up to $125,000.
