An Individual Development Account (IDA) is a matched savings account that enables families to save towards the purchase of a home. ICCF offers these accounts to qualified individuals (based on availability at time of inquiry). Once a participant has saved $1,000 in their IDA, their savings is matched at a three-to-one rate, giving them $4,000 total towards the purchase of a home.
The ICCF IDA Program is for individuals or families who meet the following criteria:
- Resident of Kent County
- Potential participants must show proof of earned income that falls at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (see income limits below)
- Be able to save a minimum of $20 per month from earned income
- Has completed or will complete ICCF’s Introduction to Homeownership class
- Are able to save in the IDA program for at least 6 months
Income guidelines: Household size income for the previous 12 months cannot exceed:
| Family | Income Level | Family | Income Level | Family | Income Level |
| Size | 250% | Size | 250% | Size | 250% |
| 1 | $31,225.00 | 4 | $64,375.00 | 7 | $97,525.00 |
| 2 | $42,275.00 | 5 | $75,425.00 | 8 | $108,575.00 |
| 3 | $53,325.00 | 6 | $86,475.00 | Each Additional | $11,050.00 |
Guidelines are valid through January, 2019.
This program is now accepting new applications.
ICCF IDAs are provided with a grant from Heart of West Michigan United Way.