Community Development Block Grant Homeownership Assistance Program
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Homeownership Assistance Program provides down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing a home in Baltimore City.
PROGRAM BENEFIT
This program reduces the amount of money you’ll need up-front to buy your home.
ELIGIBILITY & LIMITATIONS
- You must earn a homeownership counseling certificate before making an offer on your home.
- You must live in this home as your primary residence.
- You must contribute at least $1,000 of your own money to your home purchase.
- Your mortgage amount cannot exceed the current FHA mortgage limit of $517,500 for a single-family home.
- You must apply and be approved prior to closing on your home. Program funds are not retroactive.
- Household income cannot exceed 80% AMI
- First-time homebuyers only
- Requires a “Housing Quality Standard” (HQS) inspection
- Fixed-rate mortgages only. Co-signers, cash sales, and owner-financing are not permitted.
PROGRAM CONTACT
Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development, Office of Homeownership
Brenda Winston
(443) 984-2264
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