Buy any home
Use the program while shopping homes on the market, subject to program and property requirements.
Teacher Next Door and Next Door Programs
Home buying help for local heroes in Scottsdale.
Explore grants, down payment assistance, preferred lending benefits, and first-time buyer resources for Scottsdale home shoppers.
Up to $8,000grant benefits*
Up to $15,000down payment assistance*
$545 creditfree appraisal at closing*
About this guide
Program education for Scottsdale first-time buyers.
This site helps first-time buyers understand available assistance programs, eligibility categories, purchase steps, neighborhoods, and practical questions to ask before making a home buying decision.
Use the guides as a starting point, then verify current program terms, funding availability, loan details, and property requirements with licensed professionals and official program sources.
Program benefits
Benefits designed to make buying more approachable.
Program details and availability can change, so every benefit should be verified for your situation before you rely on it.
Grant options
Eligible buyers may access grants up to $8,000 through participating programs.
Down payment help
Down payment assistance may be available up to $15,000 for qualifying buyers.
No upfront fees
The program page notes no application or up-front fees for program participation.
Preferred rates
Preferred interest rates may be available through participating lending partners.
Appraisal credit
Free appraisal benefit up to a $545 credit at closing may apply.
Buyer support
Prepare to compare homes, offers, inspections, and closing steps with the right professional guidance.
Home search access
Access listings and foreclosure resources while planning your next move.
Who may be eligible
Support for teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, government, and military buyers.
Education employees
Classroom teachers, school staff, administrators, counselors, nurses, coaches, bus drivers, custodians, librarians, college faculty, and other education employees.
Healthcare workers
Nurses, doctors, medical assistants, therapists, lab techs, dentists, chiropractors, pharmacists, hospital employees, and other healthcare employees.
Law enforcement
Police officers, detectives, corrections officers, dispatchers, border patrol, crime lab staff, park rangers, office staff, and other law enforcement employees.
Firefighters and EMTs
Firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, fire investigators, field chiefs, support staff, and other first responder teams.
Government employees
City, county, state, federal, postal, administrative, IT, legal, human resources, facilities, and other government employees.
Military
Active duty military, veterans, and members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force.
Next steps
Start with eligibility, then build your buying plan.
Apply through the program page, review financing and assistance options, then begin the home search with clear expectations for budget, timing, inspections, and closing.
Quick checklist
- Confirm your employment or service category.
- Ask which grants or assistance options are current.
- Review loan, rate, and closing-cost details with licensed professionals.
- Search homes with a realistic monthly comfort number.
Important note
Verify current terms before making decisions.
Benefit amounts, eligibility, assistance availability, loan terms, property requirements, and closing credits may change. This page summarizes program information and is not a loan approval, grant approval, or guarantee of eligibility.