Prince George's County Purchase Assistance Program (PGCPAP)
Available Assistance
Under PGCPAP, eligible applicants will receive purchase assistance in the form of down payment, mortgage principal reduction and/or closing costs, with a maximum loan amount of $15,000. If the buyer is a police officer, deputy sheriff, teacher, firefighter, EMT, or nurse, they may be eligible for an additional $5,000 based on their needs. This is in the form of a zero-interest, deferred payment loan. The borrower must pay back the loan when the home is sold, transferred, or ceases to be their primary residence.
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants of the PGCPAP must be 18 years of age or older and must be first-time homebuyers. They must have a household income no higher than 120% of the area median income and contribute at least 1.75% of the purchase price (includes earnest money deposits, appraisal fee, inspection fees, homeowner's insurance premium, credit reports, termite, housing counseling fee and HQS Inspection).
Property Guidelines
Eligible property types include single-family dwelling units, townhouses, and condominiums that are located in Prince George’s County. Any property purchased with funds from PGCPAP must serve as the borrower’s primary residence.
Note: All information mentioned above was accurate at the time of publication and may no longer be current - visit the program website for updated information.
First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Maryland
Prince George's County Purchase Assistance Program (PGCPAP)
The Prince George's County Purchase Assistance Program (PGCPAP) provides assistance to eligible, first-time homebuyers to purchase residential properties in the county.
First-time homebuyer assistance programs and/or grants were researched by the team at FHA.com. Please note that all programs listed on this website may involve a second mortgage with payments that are forgiven, deferred, or subsidized in some manner until resale of the mortgaged property.
FHA.com's compilation is not a complete list, but it can serve as a starting point in your search for the down payment assistance program or grant for your situation. It is up to the consumer to contact these entities and find out the specifics of each program.
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