State Buyer Programs
DHCD’s Development Finance Division (DFD) provides funding for the development of rental, homeownership and community facility developments that serve District of Columbia neighborhoods. As both the creation and preservation of affordable housing units are important to DHCD, DFD plays a prominent role in helping the agency achieve its annual multifamily housing production goals.
Development Finance provides many services to District of Columbia residents:
First Home Buyer Online Education
FirstHomeAdvisor.com has partnered with eHomeAmerica to offer an online homebuyer education course that you can take from the convenience of your own home computer for a modest fee of $99.00. You can get your Certificate of Completion today after completing the eight-hour course.
More Resources
IDA Resource Directory
The Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED) maintains a national Individual Development Account Directory where you can search for a local IDA or Matched Savings program near you.
Local Home Inspectors
Search for a local home inspector on the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) website.
Tax Credit Programs
Some cities and counties in your state may offer first-time homebuyers the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) which is a federal tax credit program for first-time homebuyers. Ask your local homebuyer education and counseling agency if it is available in your area.
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