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Check Down Payment Assistance Programs in Georgia

Complete the short questionnaire above to determine if you are eligible for a down payment assistance program. A loan professional at Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation will review the information you submit and guide you to the best loan solution.


Top Down Payment Assistance Programs in Georgia

After you select the best option for you, fill out our questionnaire, and let our loan professionals guide you through the process from start to finish.

We are an Approved-Lender for the following Down Payment Assistance programs throughout the state of Georgia.

Atlanta Housing Authority

Available to:

  • First-time Homebuyers; OR Homebuyers who have not owned a home in the past three (3) years—i.e., homebuyers who have not had an ownership interest in residential or commercial property in the past three years.

Eligibility Requirements include:

  1. Income(s) cannot exceed 80% of the current HUD’s MSA Area Median Income (AMI)
  2. Property purchased must be the homebuyer’s primary residence (2nd homes not permitted)
  3. The buyer’s liquid assets cannot be more than $25,000
  4. Must meet the primary lender’s loan credit requirements and approval, from a participating lender, for conventional, FHA or VA loan financing
  5. The primary loan can be for a 15, 20, 25, or 30-year loan term, and must be a fixed-rate loan
  6. Documentation of Georgia residency of not less than six (6) months
  7. Properties purchased can be a single family detached(SFD), townhome(TH), or condominium(Condo); undeveloped land is not eligible
  8. Certificate of Completion of an eight (8)-hour Homebuyer Education class from a HUD-approved HBE provider, for all person(s) on the note
  9. The buyer’s contribution or own funds for the purchase must not be less than $1,500

Down Payment Assistance Options:

  • Up to $20,000 is the standard DPA and eligible buyers may qualify
  • Up to $25,000 for professionals and para-professionals in public safety, healthcare and education; current military or veterans; & Voucher Participants
  • AH DPA can be layered with other sources of DPA if approved by the primary lender

Maximum Purchase Price:

  • $335,000

Geographical Restriction:

  • Properties being purchased must be within the City of Atlanta
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ANDP Homes

Traditional DPA Program

  • Provides between $5,000-$10,000 in down payment assistance to qualifying homebuyers
  • Household income of less than 80% of area median income.  These funds can be used to purchase an ANDP home or any other existing home

Home Purchase Paired With DPA

Home

  • The Federal HOME program provides homebuyer assistance strictly based upon the borrower's need and amounts vary depending on the jurisdiction.
  • Homebuyer's household income can not exceed 80% of area median income

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)

  • Provides up to $25,000 in homebuyer assistance depending upon the jurisdiction

Special Initiatives

ANDP Veterans Program

  • Provides up to $7,500 in homebuyer assistance to any honorably discharged veteran, active-duty military personnel, reserve member, guard member, or Gold Star family member.
  • Assistance provided comes in the form of seller contribution at closing.
  • Qualifying participants can use these funds only for the purchase of an ANDP property. 

Home South DeKalb Initiative

  • Healthcare Workers, First Responders, Military, Teachers, and DeKalb County government employees who purchase a home from ANDP in South DeKalb can receive up to $7,500 in homebuyer assistance.

Atlanta's Historic Pittsburgh Neighborhood

  • Program limited to qualifying homebuyers with a household income at or below 80% of area median income.
  • ANDP has partnered with the Annie E. Casey Foundation to acquire, rehab/build homes in this historic neighborhood.

Maximum Purchase Price:

  • $335,000

Geographical Restriction:

  • Properties being purchased must be within the City of Atlanta
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Invest Atlanta

  • HOME Atlanta 4.0 - HOME Atlanta 4.0 offers a competitive 30-year fixed interest rate FHA or VA mortgage with a forgivable 3.5% grant to help with the down payment and closing costs. The grant is fully forgiven at closing.
  • Vine City Renaissance Initiative - $10,000 toward the down payment and/or closing costs that is fully forgiven after living in the home for 5 years. This incentive can be used with a home renovation mortgage loan.
  • ATL Home Renovation Advantage - Homebuyers that qualify and use a home renovation mortgage loan can receive $10,000 towards down payment & closing costs
  • Intown Mortgage (IMAP) - Homebuyers receive a 30-year fixed rate FHA, VA, or conventional mortgage, as well as assistance for down payment and/or closing costs. The loan is fully forgiven after living in the home for 5 years.
  • Perry Bolton Mortgage Assistance Program - Qualifying homeowners can receive $10,000 or $20,000 when buying a home in the Perry Bolton Tax Allocation District.
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Georgia Dream

Down Payment Loan Options

  • $10,000: STANDARD — All eligible homebuyers may qualify!
  • $12,500: Protectors, Educators & Nurses (PEN) — Are you a public protector, educator, healthcare provider — or work for these industries — or active military?
  • $12,500: CHOICE — Is a member of your family living with a disability?

Georgia Dream loans* are available to:

  • First-Time Home Buyers, OR
  • Homebuyers who have not owned a home** in the past three years, OR
  • Those who purchase a home in certain areas

*Loans are 30-year fixed interest rate mortgages. Participating lenders give credit approval for FHA, USDA-RD, VA or conventional eligible mortgage loans.

**Homebuyers who have not had interest or ownership in a primary residence in the last three years.

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Clayton County

  • $10,000/Employees up to $15,000  
  • All Georgia Police, First Respnders, Educators, Healthcare, and Veterans/Spouses up to $15,000
  • Must be First -Time Homebuyer (Never Owned or Not in Last Three Years)
  • Meet HUD Income Limits of 80% AMI or Lower
  • New Construction Included (No condo/mobile)
  • Maximum Single Family Home Price - $250,000
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WE Dekalb

  • Non-repayable home down payment grants for new or eligible homeowners.
  • Approved applicants will receive a 30-year, fixed-rate, fully amortized first mortgage and non-repayable down-payment grant of up to 3% of the initial principal balance of the mortgage.
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Fulton County HOP

  • Assistance up to $10,000 as a deferred payment loan
  • 0% interest to qualified homebuyers who occupy the home as their principal residence for a period of at least six years.
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Gwinnett County - Homestretch Down Payment Assistance Program

  • Assistance up to $7,500 as a five-year deferred payment loan with 0% interest
  • No repayment after homebuyer occupies their home as their principal residence for a period of at least five years. 
  • Must be a first-time homebuyer (or have not owned a home for three years or more)
  • Must have at least one credit score above 640
  • Property must be either a single-family detached home or townhome
  • Property must be located within Gwinnett Count
  • Property may not cost more than $257,000.00 for an existing home or $305,000.00 for new construction
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USDA Rural Development Loans

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VA Loans

  • Designed specifically for eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses. 
  • VA Program financing with 0% down payment available
  • No monthly mortgage insurance
  • Flexible credit standards
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In addition to the statewide programs listed above, we may have additional city and county programs available. Please complete the form above so a loan professional can help guide you to the best available option.