Bowie First Mortgage Assistance Program

Administered by: City of Bowie Office of Grant Development and Administration · City · Grant

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

$4,000 grant ($2,000 from city matched by $2,000 from Maryland CPIP) (Grant)

Grant becomes permanent after five years. If the home is sold during the five-year grant term, the owner must repay the grant in full.

Eligibility

  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must be a first-time homebuyer.
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a home within the corporate city limits of Bowie, Maryland.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Bowie First Mortgage Assistance Program

Step 1: Complete a HUD-certified homebuyer education and homeowner counseling program within one year of applying. Obtain a home inspection and termite inspection. Mail or hand deliver application to: Office of Grant Development and Administration, Mortgage Assistance Program, 15901 Fred Robinson Way, Bowie, MD 20716.

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Notes

Specifically targets teachers, persons with disabilities, City of Bowie government employees, and police officers. Purchasers must have a minimum of $1,000 of their own funds. The $2,000 city grant is matched dollar-for-dollar by Maryland DHCD Community Partners Incentive Program (CPIP) for a total of $4,000.

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