ARLINGTON HOMEBUYERS' ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Arlington Homebuyers’ Assistance Program (AHAP) provides down payment and closing cost assistance to low income, first time homebuyers. Assistance is provided in the form of a $7,500 forgivable loan for down payment and closing cost assistance. For properties located in a revitalization area (NRSA map), $10,000 in assistance is available. $10,000 is also available to households with a disabled family member. The loan is 0% interest and is payable only if you sell, convey, refinance, or pay off the first lien on your home.

• The buyer must be a first-time homebuyer, or be from a federally declared disaster area.

• The total projected household income for the next 12 months must not be higher than the "Low Income" level of HUD Income Limits.

• The homeowner must have less than $15,000 in liquid assets.

• The homebuyer must contribute a minimum of $1,000 towards the purchase.

• The homebuyer must qualify for a mortgage loan with a private lender or mortgage broker.

• The home being purchased must be the buyer's principal place of residence and must be located in Arlington.

• The homebuyer must attend a HUD approved homeownership training class.
   

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