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Down Payment Assistance Offered by Location

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Saving for a down payment is often one of the biggest hurdles to achieving homeownership. To help make homeownership more attainable, many Maryland counties and cities offer local down payment and settlement assistance programs. These programs provide financial support to qualified buyers, often in the form of grants or low-interest loans, to help cover your down payment and closing costs.

Below is a list of programs organized by county, with links to each program so you can learn more about eligibility and how to apply.

Anne Arundel County

Baltimore City

Howard County

Montgomery County

Prince George's County

Washington County