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First-Time Homeowner grants in Maryland

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City of Bowie – Office of Grant Development & AdministrationMDFirst-Time HomeownerLocal closing cost assistance grant layered with a Maryland Mortgage Program first mortgage, where the City of Bowie provides a 2000 dollar grant that is typically matched by a 2000 dollar MMP grant for eligible buyers.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

“Bowie First” is a targeted home buyer assistance grant that helps Bowie workers and residents with disabilities cover closing costs when buying a home in the city, often doubling via an MMP match.

Eligible for: Teachers, police officers, City of Bowie employees, and persons with disabilities purchasing a primary residence within Bowie city limits; b…

Funding: Provides a 2000 dollar city closing cost grant that is generally matched by a 2000 dollar Maryland Mortgage Program contribution, giving eligible buyers up to 4000 dollars total to reduce cash needed at settlement.Deadline: Rolling; applicants should allow at least 60 days for settlement and funding while city and state funds remain available.RollingLocalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerteacherpolice officercity employeeperson with a disabilityBowie residentclosing cost assistancegrantmatched fundslocal workforceaffordable mortgage

Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentMDFirst-Time HomeownerCounty level down payment and closing cost assistance provided as a subordinate loan of up to 50000 dollars that is layered with a Maryland Mortgage Program 1st Time Advantage first mortgage for eligible buyers in Prince George's County.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Large county-level down payment and closing-cost assistance program layered with the Maryland Mortgage Program to help first-time buyers purchase in Prince George’s County.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers (no ownership in prior 3 years) purchasing an owner-occupied home anywhere in Prince George’s County; must meet income…

Funding: Offers up to 50000 dollars in down payment and closing cost assistance as a subordinate loan for eligible first time buyers in Prince George's County, with repayment or forgiveness terms defined by county policy when the home is sold, refinanced or no longer owner occupied.Deadline: Rolling; funds are limited and available first-come, first-served while annual allocations remain (current guideline updates published 2024–2025).RollingCountyhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerPrince George's County residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancesubordinate loancounty programaffordable mortgage

Frederick County Division of Housing / Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentMDFirst-Time HomeownerCounty administered zero percent interest deferred payment second loan that provides down payment and closing cost assistance up to 12000 dollars for qualifying first time buyers in Frederick County.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Frederick County’s HAP program offers zero-interest, deferred loans up to $12,000 to help limited-resource first-time buyers cover down payment and closing costs on homes in the county.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers who live and/or work in Frederick County, have total gross household income at or below 80% of the Washington, DC MSA …

Funding: Provides up to 12000 dollars in down payment and closing cost assistance as a 0 percent interest deferred loan with no monthly payments, repayable when the home is sold, transferred, refinanced or ceases to be the buyer's primary residence.Deadline: Rolling; assistance available while Frederick County HAP funds remain and subject to annual allocations.RollingCountyhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerFrederick County residentlocal workerdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistance0% interestdeferred loancounty program

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development – Maryland Mortgage ProgramMDFirst-Time HomeownerState housing finance platform that delivers affordable 30 year fixed rate mortgages through approved lenders and layers in down payment and closing cost assistance, Partner Match funds, mortgage credit certificates and specialty offerings such as SmartBuy for eligible Maryland homebuyers.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Landing hub for the Maryland Mortgage Program, connecting homebuyers to approved lenders, loan options, down payment assistance, SmartBuy student-debt relief and homebuyer education.

Eligible for: Maryland buyers who meet household income and purchase-price limits, qualify for an eligible first mortgage under MMP guidelines, complete a…

Funding: The program provides multiple forms of assistance including no interest deferred loans, grants, partner matching funds and mortgage credit certificates that together can supply thousands of dollars in upfront and ongoing savings, but there is no single flat assistance amount on this main overview page.Deadline: Rolling; MMP loans and assistance are available statewide via a network of approved lenders while program allocations last.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerrepeat homebuyerlow-income homebuyerMaryland residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancetax creditaffordable mortgagestudent debt relief

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development – Maryland Mortgage ProgramMDFirst-Time HomeownerStatewide menu of 30 year fixed rate government and conventional mortgages bundled with multiple down payment and closing cost assistance options including Loan Assist, Grant Assist, Partner Match and specialty products such as HomeAbility and Maryland SmartBuy.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Statewide overview of MMP’s 1st Time Advantage, Flex, Loan Assist, Grant Assist, Partner Match, and specialty products that bundle affordable mortgages with down payment and closing-cost help.

Eligible for: Maryland homebuyers who meet MMP income and purchase-price limits, qualify for an eligible government or conventional 30-year fixed mortgage…

Funding: Describes program tracks such as 1st Time Advantage and Flex loans along with Loan Assist and Grant Assist options that provide funds for down payment and closing costs either as no interest deferred loans or non repayable grants and additional Partner Match and specialty assistance, but specific dollar caps vary by product and are not summarized as a single flat amount on this page.Deadline: Rolling; programs operate statewide year-round through approved MMP lenders, subject to funding and product availability.RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerrepeat homebuyerlow-income homebuyerMaryland residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancegrantdeferred loanaffordable mortgage