Vacants to Value Booster

At a Glance

$10,000 down payment and closing cost assistance, 5-year forgivable loan

Who's Eligible?

Baltimore City homebuyers who purchase eligible properties

To Get Started

Complete homeownership counseling and a program application

The Vacants to Value Booster program is for properties that were subject to a vacant building notice for at least one year prior to (a) rehabilitation of the property by a developer, or (b) sale of the property to a homebuyer who intends to renovate the property using a rehabilitation loan.

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 $667,000 for a single-family home.
  • You must apply and be approved prior to closing on your home. Program funds are not retroactive.
  • No household income restriction
  • Not limited to first-time homebuyers
  • 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 Housing and Homeownership
Mia Conyer
(410) 396-1319
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