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Georgia Department of Community Affairs – Georgia DreamGAFirst-Time HomeownerGeorgia Department of Community Affairs statewide housing finance agency program that offers affordable 30 year fixed rate first mortgages paired with second loan down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible buyers.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Statewide first-time homebuyer program providing affordable 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with layered down payment and closing cost assistance for Georgia residents.

Eligible for: Primarily first-time homebuyers in Georgia (or those who have not owned a home in the last three years), plus certain exceptions for veteran…

Funding: Standard Georgia Dream down payment assistance provides up to 10,000 dollars, with enhanced PEN and CHOICE options offering up to 12,500 dollars for eligible public service workers or households that include a person with a disability, structured as a second loan with no monthly payments that becomes due when the home is sold, refinanced, or no longer the buyer's primary residence.Deadline: Rolling, subject to funding and participating lender pipelineRollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerveteran homebuyerlow-income homebuyerGeorgia residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancesecond mortgageno monthly paymentaffordable mortgagestate HFA loanhomebuyer education required

Atlanta HousingGAFirst-Time HomeownerAtlanta Housing community second down payment assistance structured as a zero percent interest subordinate subsidy loan that helps cover down payment and closing costs and is typically forgiven after a required owner occupancy period.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

City of Atlanta down payment assistance program providing up to $25,000 in a community second loan to help first-time homebuyers cover down payment and closing costs.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers or those who have not owned a home in the last three years, purchasing an owner-occupied home within the City of Atlan…

Funding: Provides up to 20,000 dollars in down payment assistance for eligible first time buyers and up to 25,000 dollars for qualifying public safety, healthcare, education, military, veteran, and voucher households, structured as a zero percent interest forgivable community second loan with no monthly payments.Deadline: Rolling, subject to available funding and lender approvalRollingLocalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerpublic safety workerhealthcare workereducatormilitary homebuyerveteran homebuyervoucher holderAtlanta residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistance0% interestforgivable loancommunity secondcity programfrontline worker incentive

First Ohio Home Finance, Inc.OHFirst-Time HomeownerLender overview page describing how First Ohio Home Finance packages OHFA backed mortgages, down payment assistance, grants, and tax credit products for eligible Ohio first time buyers rather than providing a standalone grant.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Lender overview page describing OHFA-backed and other assistance programs available to Ohio first-time homebuyers through First Ohio Home Finance.

Eligible for: Ohio first-time homebuyers (and some repeat buyers) who meet income, credit, and purchase price requirements for OHFA and partner programs; …

Funding: This page summarizes multiple assistance options such as OHFA Your Choice Down Payment Assistance, Grants for Grads, Mortgage Tax Credits, and community based grants, with benefit amounts and percentages that vary by the underlying program rather than a single fixed grant amount.Deadline: Varies by referenced programVariesStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerrepeat homebuyerOhio homebuyerprogram directorylender resourcedown payment assistancegrant overviewmortgage tax creditstatewide program

Prince William County Housing & Community DevelopmentVAFirst-Time HomeownerCounty-level first-time homebuyer program that provides down payment and closing cost assistance, typically as a subordinate forgivable loan, to help income-eligible buyers purchase owner-occupied homes in Prince William County.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

County-level first-time buyer assistance program in Prince William County, Virginia, covering down payment and closing cost support for eligible buyers.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers purchasing an owner-occupied home in Prince William County, meeting income and purchase-price limits, completing homeb…

Funding: Offers down payment and closing cost assistance up to approximately $30,000 in select neighborhoods, with the exact amount varying by income tier and program year and generally structured as a forgivable subordinate loan tied to an affordability period.Deadline: Rolling, first-come first-served while funds lastRollingCountyhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyermoderate-income homebuyerPrince William County residentVirginia homebuyerdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistanceforgivable loancounty programtargeted neighborhoods

City of Perth Amboy – Housing & Community Development DepartmentNJFirst-Time HomeownerCity of Perth Amboy municipal down payment and closing cost assistance typically structured as a subordinate deferred or forgivable loan tied to owner occupancy requirements for first time buyers.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Municipal down payment assistance for eligible first-time buyers in Perth Amboy, helping bridge the upfront cost to ownership.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers purchasing in the City of Perth Amboy; must meet income/purchase price limits and complete homebuyer education; proper…

Funding: Generally offers up to approximately twenty five thousand dollars in assistance toward down payment and eligible closing costs for qualifying first time buyers within Perth Amboy, with exact limits determined by funding round.Deadline: Rolling / subject to city funding availabilityRollingLocalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyermoderate-income homebuyerPerth Amboy residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancedeferred loanforgivable loancity program

Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)VAFirst-Time HomeownerStatewide HOMEownership DPA program administered by Virginia DHCD that provides gap financing as a deferred, low- or no-interest loan layered with an eligible first mortgage to cover down payment and closing costs for income-eligible first-time buyers.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Statewide program offering deferred loan assistance to help first-time homebuyers with down payment and closing cost in Virginia.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers, income at or below 80% AMI (for the HOME DPA); some pilot option up to 60% AMI with up to $50,000 assistance.

Funding: Provides up to 10–15% of the home’s sales price as down payment assistance plus up to $2,500 for closing costs, with a typical maximum benefit of $40,000 and enhanced pilot options offering up to approximately $50,000 in certain areas; all assistance is structured as a deferred loan repaid only upon sale, refinance, or other triggering events.Deadline: Rolling / subject to local provider funding (Virginia Housing)RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyermoderate-income homebuyerVirginia homebuyerdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancedeferred loangap financingstatewide programhomebuyer education required

Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia (HOME of VA)VAFirst-Time HomeownerHUD-approved nonprofit counseling and education services that provide free pre-purchase guidance, group homebuyer classes, credit and budget coaching, and fair housing support to Virginians preparing for homeownership, often used alongside state and local down payment assistance programs.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Nonprofit HUD-approved counseling agency providing free homeownership education, credit and budget coaching, and fair housing support, frequently paired with Virginia Housing, DHCD, and local DPA programs.

Eligible for: Prospective and current homebuyers in Virginia seeking education, counseling, or help planning for homeownership, resolving credit issues, o…

Funding: Does not provide a direct cash grant; instead offers free counseling, education, and support services that help buyers qualify for and successfully use separate state and local down payment assistance and mortgage programs.Deadline: N/A (service is ongoing and available year-round)RollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerVirginia homebuyercounseling clienthomebuyer educationhousing counselingcredit counselingbudget coachingfair housing support

BankrateOHFirst-Time HomeownerConsumer-facing editorial guide that explains how major Ohio programs like the OHFA Homebuyer Program, OHFA down payment assistance, and local city and county grants work rather than providing funding directly.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Editorial guide that explains Ohio’s main first-time homebuyer assistance programs and points readers to statewide and local options, including OHFA and various city/county initiatives.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers researching assistance options in Ohio; readers are directed to program administrators like OHFA, county housing offic…

Funding: Does not offer a single grant or fixed benefit; instead it summarizes multiple Ohio mortgage, down payment assistance, and grant programs, each with its own benefit amounts, percentages, and limits.Deadline: N/A (editorial overview; deadlines vary by referenced program)N/AStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerOhio homebuyerprogram directoryeditorial guidedown payment assistancemortgage assistancegrant overview

Ohio Housing Finance AgencyOHFirst-Time HomeownerStatewide down payment assistance from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency that lets eligible borrowers using an OHFA first mortgage choose either two and a half or five percent of their loan amount to apply toward down payment, closing costs, or other pre-closing expenses.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

FHA.com’s Ohio grants page highlights OHFA’s “Your Choice!” Down Payment Assistance Program, which provides 2.5% or 5% of the loan amount to help cover down payment and closing costs for qualifying Ohio homebuyers.

Eligible for: Homebuyers in Ohio using an OHFA 30-year fixed-rate FHA, VA, USDA-RD, or conventional mortgage who meet OHFA income and purchase price limit…

Funding: Provides assistance equal to either 2.5% or 5% of the total OHFA first-mortgage loan amount, which can be used toward down payment, closing costs, or other pre-closing expenses for eligible Ohio buyers.Deadline: Rolling / subject to OHFA funding and participating lendersRollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyermoderate-income homebuyerOhio homebuyerdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancepercentage-based assistancestatewide programOHFA program

City of Savannah Housing & Neighborhood Services DepartmentGAFirst-Time HomeownerCity of Savannah administered 2 percent interest 30 year deferred payment second mortgage that can be layered with a first mortgage to provide down payment, closing cost, and gap financing assistance to eligible buyers.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

City of Savannah’s flagship DreamMaker program offers substantial, low-interest deferred loans—up to $50,000—for down payment, closing costs, and gap financing to help first-time buyers purchase homes within Savannah.

Eligible for: Income-eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing a primary residence within Savannah city limits; must complete approved homebuyer education…

Funding: Provides up to 50,000 dollars as a 2 percent interest 30 year deferred payment loan for homes developed in partnership with the City of Savannah and up to 30,000 dollars as a 2 percent interest 30 year deferred payment loan for other eligible properties, usable toward down payment, closing costs, and gap financing.Deadline: Rolling / first-come, first-served while funds are availableRollingLocalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerSavannah residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancegap financing2% interestdeferred loansecond mortgagecity program

Clayton County Community Development / Clayton GrantsGAFirst-Time HomeownerClayton County HUD funded down payment assistance provided as a 0 percent interest deferred soft second mortgage that covers part of the buyer's down payment and closing costs and is forgiven after a required owner occupancy period.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

County-level down payment assistance program providing up to $10,000–$15,000 in interest-free, forgivable “soft second” financing to help income-eligible first-time buyers purchase homes in Clayton County.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers (or those who have not owned a home in the last 3 years) purchasing an owner-occupied home in Clayton County with a ma…

Funding: Provides up to 10,000 dollars in 0 percent interest deferred down payment and closing cost assistance for most eligible buyers and up to 15,000 dollars for veterans, Clayton County employees, and designated Georgia frontline workers, structured as a soft second mortgage that is forgiven after 5 to 10 years of continuous owner occupancy.Deadline: Rolling / while program funds remain availableRollingLocalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerveteran homebuyerClayton County employeefrontline workerdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistance0% interestforgivable loansoft second mortgagecounty programfrontline worker incentive

State of GeorgiaGAFirst-Time HomeownerState of Georgia informational and application portal that connects eligible buyers to Georgia Dream affordable first mortgages and associated second loan down payment and closing cost assistance.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

State portal page explaining how to start the application process for the Georgia Dream Homeownership Program, including steps to connect with an approved lender and complete homebuyer education.

Eligible for: Georgia residents who are first-time homebuyers or meet Georgia Dream exceptions, purchasing a primary residence in the state within program…

Funding: Describes Georgia Dream assistance amounts that generally range up to about 10,000 to 12,500 dollars depending on borrower category and loan option, delivered as a second mortgage with no monthly payments that becomes due when the home is sold, refinanced, or no longer used as the borrower's primary residence.Deadline: Rolling; applicants must work through participating lenders while funds remain availableRollingStatewidehomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerveteran homebuyerlow-income homebuyerGeorgia residentfrontline workerdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancesecond mortgageno monthly paymentaffordable mortgagestate HFA loanapplication portal