Buyer Programs in Washington, D.C.

DC Open Doors helps make homeownership in DC affordable with loans for down payments, closing costs, and below-market mortgage rates. Open to first-time and repeat buyers, the program works through participating lenders who manage the loan process from application to settlement.

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The HPAP program offers interest-free loans and closing cost assistance for buying single-family homes, condos, or co-ops in DC. Loan amounts depend on income, household size, and assets. HPAP loans are subordinate to private first trust mortgages and do not allow seller-backed financing.
 

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The EAHP provides eligible DC government employees with a 0% interest deferred loan and matching grant for down payment and closing costs to buy their first home, condo, or co-op in the District.

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The Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) Program ensures affordable homes are included in most new or renovated residential developments. IZ offers rental apartments and condos or townhomes for sale.

 

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The NEAHP grant offers $3,000–$26,500 for down payment and closing costs to eligible DC government employees under a collective bargaining agreement. Administered by DHCD, OLRCB, and GWUL, the grant is forgiven after 10 years if terms are met. The home must remain the participant's primary residence.

 

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HomeReady offers low down payments and flexible financing for creditworthy low-income buyers, including a $2,500 credit for very low-income borrowers to help with down payment and closing costs. Lenders benefit from reduced hedging costs and enhanced pricing options. See LL-2024-01 for details.

 

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The Freddie Mac Home Possible® mortgage offers a 3% down payment and flexible options for very low- to low-income borrowers. Non-occupant co-borrowers and borrowers with other financed properties are allowed, all with competitive pricing and the simplicity of a conventional mortgage.

 

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The MCC program helps lower-income families afford homeownership by offering a tax credit of up to $2,000 per year for a portion of mortgage interest paid. Eligible first-time buyers must meet income and purchase price limits and use the home as their primary residence.

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Bank of America’s Community Homeownership Commitment® offers down payment and closing cost assistance combined with low down payment mortgages, making homeownership more accessible for modest-income borrowers.

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Make homeownership possible with a grant of up to $7,500 in select areas and a low down payment.

 

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Get up to $7,500 in lender credit to help cover closing costs if you meet eligibility requirements. This assistance applies to any loan type, including FHA loans with lower closing costs.

 

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