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Fulton County Community Development – Homeownership ProgramGAFirst-Time HomeownerFulton County Community Development zero percent interest deferred payment second mortgage program that provides down payment and closing cost assistance to low and moderate income first time homebuyers in eligible parts of the county.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Fulton County’s HOP provides up to $15,000 in zero-interest, deferred down payment and closing cost assistance to help first-time buyers purchase homes in qualifying parts of the county.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers purchasing an owner-occupied home in eligible parts of Fulton County (generally outside certain municipalities such as…

Funding: Offers up to 15,000 dollars in down payment and closing cost assistance as a 0 percent interest deferred payment second mortgage that carries no monthly payments and is forgiven after a multiyear affordability period, typically six or eleven years depending on the assistance amount and program guidelines.Deadline: Rolling, while funding is availableRollingLocalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerFulton County residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistance0% interestdeferred loanforgivable loansecond mortgagecounty program

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 Greensboro – Housing & Neighborhood Development / Housing Connect GSONCFirst-Time HomeownerCity of Greensboro forgivable zero percent interest subordinate loans that provide tiered down payment and closing cost assistance for income eligible first time buyers, public service heroes, and #100Homes participants within city limits.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

A multi-tiered down payment and closing cost assistance program in Greensboro offering up to $25,000–$30,000 in forgivable support for first-time homebuyers and public service professionals.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers (or those who have not owned in 3 years) purchasing a primary residence within Greensboro city limits; must meet incom…

Funding: Offers up to twenty five thousand dollars in assistance for households at or below eighty percent of area median income plus a five thousand dollar bonus in reinvestment or redevelopment areas, and up to twenty thousand dollars plus five thousand to ten thousand dollars in bonuses for moderate income public service heroes and #100Homes buyers, all as forgivable zero percent loans.Deadline: Rolling, first-come, first-served while program funds remain availableRollingLocalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyermoderate-income homebuyerpublic service workerGreensboro residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistance0% interestforgivable loanhero incentivetarget-area incentivecity program

New Jersey Community Capital (NJCC)NJFirst-Time HomeownerNew Jersey Community Capital statewide down payment and closing cost assistance structured as a recoverable, forgivable grant of ten thousand to thirty thousand dollars that is fully forgiven after five years of continuous owner occupancy.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Statewide down payment/closing cost assistance program offering large grants for eligible New Jersey homebuyers, complementing other state or local programs.

Eligible for: Eligible homebuyers purchasing a primary residence in New Jersey (1–4 family). Income at or below 100% HUD AMI by county, must complete HUD-…

Funding: Provides between ten thousand and thirty thousand dollars in down payment and closing cost assistance as a recoverable grant that is fully forgiven after five years of owner occupancy, with prorated forgiveness if the home is sold or refinanced earlier.Deadline: Rolling / until funds committed (note: applications paused in 2025)RollingStatewidehomebuyerlow-income homebuyermoderate-income homebuyerNew Jersey homebuyerdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistanceforgivable grantrecoverable grantstatewide programAMI-restricted

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

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 Augusta – Housing & Community Development DepartmentGAFirst-Time HomeownerCity of Augusta first time homebuyers program that provides local down payment and closing cost assistance as a subordinate low or no interest loan or forgivable grant tied to owner occupancy and paired with an affordable first mortgage.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

City of Augusta’s First-Time Homebuyers Program provides up to $5,000 toward down payment and closing costs to help low- and moderate-income buyers become homeowners.

Eligible for: Income-eligible first-time homebuyers (no home ownership in the past 3 years) purchasing an owner-occupied home within Augusta city limits; …

Funding: Provides up to 5,000 dollars in assistance to cover eligible down payment and closing costs for qualified first time buyers purchasing in the City of Augusta, typically structured as a subordinate, low or no interest loan or forgivable grant with an owner occupancy requirement.Deadline: Rolling / subject to City funding availabilityRollingLocalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyerAugusta residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancesubordinate loanforgivable grantcity programfirst-time homebuyer assistance

Monmouth County Planning Board – Division of HousingNJFirst-Time HomeownerMonmouth County down payment and closing cost assistance administered as a county housing program, typically delivered as a deferred or forgivable second mortgage for eligible low and moderate income first time buyers.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

County-based assistance for first-time buyers in Monmouth County, helping with upfront purchase costs to increase access to homeownership.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers in Monmouth County, NJ, meeting income/purchase price limits and completing homebuyer education; property must be owne…

Funding: Assistance amounts vary by funding cycle but typically provide up to fifteen thousand to twenty thousand dollars toward down payment and closing costs for eligible first time buyers in Monmouth County.Deadline: Rolling / funds availableRollingCountyhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyermoderate-income homebuyerMonmouth County residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancedeferred loanforgivable loancounty program

City of Canton Department of Community DevelopmentOHFirst-Time HomeownerCity of Canton zero percent interest deferred payment second mortgage that provides up to five thousand dollars for down payment and closing costs and is fully forgiven after five years of owner occupancy.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

City of Canton’s down payment assistance program provides up to $5,000 as a 0% interest deferred loan to help first-time buyers cover down payment and closing costs.

Eligible for: First-time low- to moderate-income homebuyers purchasing an owner-occupied home within the Canton city limits; must contribute at least $500…

Funding: Offers up to five thousand dollars in assistance as a zero percent interest deferred loan that covers required down payment and eligible closing costs and is forgiven after five years of continuous owner occupancy.Deadline: Rolling / subject to funding availabilityRollingLocalhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyermoderate-income homebuyerCanton residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistance0% interestdeferred loanforgivable loancity program

Franklin County Board of Commissioners / HomeportOHFirst-Time HomeownerFranklin County zero percent interest deferred second mortgage that provides up to five percent of the purchase price, capped at fifteen thousand dollars, for down payment, prepaid items, and closing costs and is forgiven after a six year affordability period.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

County-level down payment assistance program providing a forgivable 0% second mortgage to help low- and moderate-income first-time buyers in Franklin County with down payment and closing costs.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers (or those who have not owned a home in the past 3 years) purchasing an owner-occupied single-family home located insid…

Funding: Provides up to five percent of the purchase price, not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars, as a zero percent interest deferred second mortgage used for down payment and closing costs that is fully forgiven after six consecutive years of owner occupancy.Deadline: Rolling; funds offered on a first-come, first-served basis while program allocations remain availableRollingCountyhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyermoderate-income homebuyerFranklin County residentdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistance0% interestdeferred loanforgivable loancounty program

James City County Office of HousingVAFirst-Time HomeownerLocal first-time homebuyer initiative that combines HUD-certified education and counseling with access to down payment and closing cost assistance and affordable mortgage products through partners like the Hampton Roads Loan Fund Partnership and Virginia Housing.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Local first-time homebuyer program that combines education, counseling, down payment and closing cost assistance, and affordable mortgage products for James City County residents and workforce.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers (as defined by the program) who live or work in James City County, meet income limits, and complete required homebuyer…

Funding: Provides a mix of financial tools including down payment and closing cost assistance and reduced-rate mortgage products, with specific assistance amounts varying based on funding sources such as the Hampton Roads Loan Fund Partnership and Virginia Housing at the time of purchase.Deadline: Rolling, subject to funding availabilityRollingCountyhomebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyermoderate-income homebuyerJames City County residentVirginia homebuyerdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistanceaffordable mortgagehomebuyer educationcounty program

Housing Finance Authority of Hillsborough CountyFLFirst-Time HomeownerCounty-level Housing Finance Authority program that pairs a fixed-rate first mortgage with a 0% interest, deferred second mortgage to provide down payment and closing cost assistance for income-eligible first-time buyers in Hillsborough County.

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

County-level down payment assistance via a 0% interest second mortgage that helps first-time buyers in Hillsborough County cover down payment and closing costs.

Eligible for: First-time homebuyers in Hillsborough County (with some exceptions in HUD-targeted areas); must purchase and occupy a primary residence in H…

Funding: Typically provides between $5,000 and $30,000 in 0% interest, deferred second-mortgage assistance that can be applied to down payment and closing costs, with the exact amount based on buyer income, property location, and program guidelines; repayment is generally due only if the home is sold, refinanced, or no longer used as a primary residence.Deadline: Rolling / subject to program funding and county guidelinesRollingCounty (Hillsborough County, Florida – including Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Plant City)homebuyerfirst-time homebuyerlow-income homebuyermoderate-income homebuyerFlorida homebuyerHillsborough County homebuyerdown payment assistanceclosing cost assistancesecond mortgagedeferred loancounty programhomebuyer education required