First-Time Home Buyers Savings Program

May Help Reduce Your Taxes

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Saving Money for First Time Homeowners

Idaho’s First-time Home Buyer Savings Account law allows residents to save money for first-time homeownership & may reduce your Idaho tax liability.

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First-time Home Buyer Savings Account

Who is eligible?

Any Idaho resident who hasn’t purchased or owned a single-family home, either individually or jointly, in the three years prior to the date of their planned purchase of a new home in Idaho. No individual may be the account holder on more than one First Time Home Buyer Savings Account.

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What’s the benefit?

As an individual, you may deduct up to $15,000 from your Idaho taxable income for deposits and earnings in a First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account each year. For those filing jointly, the deduction can be up to $30,000 per year. You may not subtract more than $100,000 in all tax years.

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What can you spend your First-time Home Buyer Savings Account on?

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Down Payment
Closing Costs
Realtor Fees
Appraisal Costs
Loan Origination Fees

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What are the requirements?

A First Time Home Buyer Savings Account can be opened at Willamette Valley Bank between June 2019 through December 31, 2026. Money deposited in the First-time Home Buyer Savings Account must be used to buy a single family home within 10 years of initially opening the account. The account holder may not use account to pay expenses of administering the account, but the bank may deduct a service fee from the account.

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Savings Account Details

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No monthly fee
Limitations on pre-authorized withdrawals
$100 minimum opening deposit
1.80% Annual Percentage Yield (variable rate and can change at any time)

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Open First-time Home Buyers Savings

Interest earned available for First Time Home Buyer Savings Accounts. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is current as of 7//24. Interest is paid monthly. Account required minimum deposit of $100. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask an employee about applicable fees and terms. For more information and detailed requirements, visit https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0483.pdf. Borrowers should consult their own tax advisors to determine if they are eligible for tax deductions. Interest rate is variable.

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When you choose to deposit your money in a local bank, you are helping to provide a tractor to a local farmer, an oven for the neighborhood bakery, and a home for the family next door. You have the power to decide where your money is reinvested simply by where you choose to bank.