Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP)
DC Dept. of Housing & Community Development (DHCD)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) in its Washington, DC research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
DHCD's HPAP provides deferred-payment gap financing loans and closing cost assistance to first-time, low-to-moderate income homebuyers in DC. FY26 maximum is $202,000 in gap financing plus $4,000 in closing cost assistance. When combined with an FHA 203(k) or SFRRP, HPAP can be part of a comprehensive strategy to purchase and rehabilitate an existing DC home. Repayment is deferred until sale, transfer, or refinancing.
Using FY26 published maximums: $202,000 + $4,000 = $206,000.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
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
- Up to $202,000 gap financing + $4,000 closing costs (FY26)
- Deferred repayment, due at sale, transfer, or refi
- First-time homebuyer; low-to-moderate income required
- Pairs with 203(k) for purchase-plus-rehab strategy
- Apply through a DHCD-approved homeownership CBO
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, FY26 funds available
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) in Washington?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) in Washington, DC?
Confirm the application route directly with DC Dept. of Housing & Community Development (DHCD); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (202) 442-7200. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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