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Get Matched Free →Boston First-Time Homebuyer Program
Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Up to $50,000 (income below 100% AMI) or up to $35,000 (income 101-135% AMI)
No interest and no monthly payments. Repayment is due in full when you refinance, transfer the title, sell the home, or no longer live there as your primary residence.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Below 100% AMI for the $50,000 tier; 101-135% AMI for the $35,000 tier
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home in the past 3 years.
- Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a home within the City of Boston.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Boston First-Time Homebuyer Program
Complete the Boston Home Center Homebuyer 101 class, get pre-approved for a mortgage, find a home in Boston, then apply through the Boston Home Center for DPA funding.
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