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MARYLAND OPPORTUNITY GRANT (DISCONTINUED)

Last updated: September 12, 2026 CJMT

The Maryland Opportunity Grant program is one of many programs offered by the state of Maryland through the Maryland Mortgage Program. The total grant amount is equal to 6% of the sales price. Can be structured to cover the entire down payment most if not…

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Montgomery County Offers up to $25,000 in Down Payment Assistance (DISCONTINUED)

Last updated: September 12, 2026 CJMT

Montgomery Homeownership Program II ------ PROGRAM CURRENTLY DISCONTINUED! The Montgomery Homeownership Program is a new initiative of the Maryland Mortgage Program in partnership with Montgomery County, which offers eligible homebuyers who purchase in Montgomery County up to $25,000 in down payment assistance. Eligible homebuyers can…

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Down Payment Assistance Programs

Last updated: August 27, 2026 CJMT

Down payment assistance programs can help make purchasing a home more attainable by reducing the amount of money a buyer needs for the down payment and, in some cases, closing costs. Buyers in Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia may have access to state, local or…

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DC Tax Abatement Program: Save on Property, Recordation & Transfer Taxes

Last updated: September 3, 2026 CJMT

Washington DC offers a valuable tax benefit that can significantly reduce both the upfront and ongoing costs of homeownership for eligible buyers. The Lower Income Home Ownership Tax Abatement, sometimes simply referred to as the DC Tax Abatement Program, can provide qualifying homeowners with an…