07/14/2026
🚨 **BIG NEWS for First-Time Homebuyers in Prince George's County!** 🏡🎉
If you've been dreaming of owning a home but thought the down payment was out of reach, **there are now MORE opportunities to make homeownership a reality!**
Prince George's County has expanded its Down Payment Assistance options, adding **TWO NEW programs** alongside the popular **Pathway to Purchase** program. These programs officially launched this month and could provide eligible buyers with significant financial assistance. ([Prince George's County Government][1])
# # # 🏠 Homeownership Equity Program (HEP)
💰 Up to **$30,000** in down payment & closing cost assistance
✔️ First-time homebuyers
✔️ Must currently live in Prince George's County
✔️ Up to 120% of Area Median Income
✔️ Purchase within the I-495 Beltway **or** qualify as a household with multigenerational caregivers
✔️ **0% interest deferred loan**
✔️ **100% forgiven after 5 years**
✔️ Only **$1,000 minimum buyer contribution**
✔️ **No purchase price limit** ([Prince George's County Government][2])
# # # 👩🏽⚕️👨🏽🏫 Critical Workforce Housing Assistance Program (CWHAP)
💰 Up to **$50,000** (or 25% of the purchase price, whichever is less)
✔️ First-time homebuyers
✔️ Prince George's County teachers, nurses, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, correctional officers, dispatchers, deputy sheriffs, and other eligible public safety professionals
✔️ Up to 120% of Area Median Income
✔️ **0% interest deferred loan**
✔️ **Forgiven after 10 years**
✔️ **No minimum buyer contribution**
✔️ **No purchase price limit** ([Prince George's County Government][3])
These programs can be incredible opportunities for eligible buyers—but every situation is different, and funding programs often have specific qualification requirements.
📩 **Curious if you qualify?** Send me a **DM** or comment **"HOME"** below, and I'll help you determine which down payment assistance program may be the best fit for you.
Let's make your homeownership goals a reality! ❤️🏡
**Umeka Coleman, REALTOR®**
📱 240-817-9522
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
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