Virginia VHDA Down Payment Assistance Grant

Administered by Virginia Housing Development Authority · virginiahousing.com

Virginia Housing's down payment assistance grant (not a loan) for first-time homebuyers.

Eligibility requirements

✓VA resident
✓First-time homebuyer
✓Income ≤115% AMI
✓620+ credit score

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at virginiahousing.com →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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