DC Open Doors, Down Payment & Rehab Assistance
DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs DC Open Doors, Down Payment & Rehab Assistance in its Washington, DC research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
DCHFA's DC Open Doors program provides deferred subordinate loans for down payment and closing costs to first-time and repeat homebuyers purchasing in DC. When paired with an FHA 203(k) or similar rehabilitation loan, the program effectively supports home purchase plus renovation financing. Income limits apply and the home must be in DC. DCHFA does not provide standalone home repair grants but connects buyers to paired rehab loan products.
Down payment assistance on a $400,000 loan at 3.5% = $14,000.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Washington, DC, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- SFRRP, Roof Repair Grant Up to $20,000
- SFRRP, Accessibility Improvement Grant Up to $30,000
- Lead Safe Washington (LSW) Program Up to $4,000
- DC Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Average $6,500-$25,000 per home
Key Details
- Deferred subordinate loan for down payment and closing costs
- Pairs with FHA 203(k) or other rehab loan products
- First-time and repeat buyers eligible
- Income limits apply, contact DCHFA for current limits
- Use in conjunction with DHCD HPAP for maximum assistance
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for DC Open Doors, Down Payment & Rehab Assistance in Washington, DC?
The Grant Map record states: Down payment assistance up to 3-3.5% of loan amount. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for DC Open Doors, Down Payment & Rehab Assistance in Washington?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for DC Open Doors, Down Payment & Rehab Assistance in Washington, DC?
Confirm the application route directly with DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (202) 777-1600. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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