Philly First Home Grant Program

Homebuyer Assistance Grant

The City of Philadelphia wants you to be a successful homeowner by rolling out Philly First Home Program! It is a grant helping first time homebuyers purchase a home in the city. We are here to make your life easier. We know how hard it is when you’re trying to get a mortgage, and we want that process to be faster, easier and cheaper!

The grant of up to $10,000 (or 6% of the home’s purchase price, whichever is lower) is to assist first-time homebuyers reduce the principal, cover down payment and loan closing costs.

To be eligible for Philly First Home Program, you must complete a FREE City-funded homeownership counseling program before you sign an Agreement of Sale. Homeownership counseling successfully prepares borrowers for this big life decision. In homeownership counseling, you will learn about:

  • Purchasing a home within your budget
  • Avoiding dangerous mortgages
  • Rights and responsibilities of homeowners
  • Mortgage application/purchase processes
  • Improving credit, credit repair and credit maintenance
  • Money management
  • Home maintenance
  • Avoiding foreclosure
  • Deeds and other legal housing documents

What type of property is eligible?

The property must be a single-family home or duplex located in Philadelphia (no condominiums).

Who is eligible?

  • You must be a first-time buyer*
  • You must complete one-on-one homeownership counseling through a City-funded housing counseling agency before signing an Agreement of Sale.
  • Agreement of sale must be signed by homebuyer and seller on or after May 2nd, 2022.
  • You must be income eligible (see chart).

How Do I Apply for the Philly First Home Program?

Contact a City-funded housing counseling agency. They will need:

  • Total annual family income
  • Source of that income (employment, SSI, DPA, etc.)
  • Number of family members who will live in the house

 

Give us a call if you are a first time homebuyer looking for help with first time homebuyer grant options.

Income Guidelines

Income is calculated using gross income for all members of the family who will live in the home.

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