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Get Matched Free →Fairfax County First-Time Homebuyers (FTHB) Program
Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Below-market home purchase prices ranging from $95,000 to the low $200,000s
Homebuyer agreements control the occupancy, refinance, and resale price of properties during the initial 30 years of ownership.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Up to 70% of Area Median Income. Minimum $25,000 annual household income.
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home within the last 3 years.
- Credit score minimum: 620
- Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a home within Fairfax County through the FTHB program.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Fairfax County First-Time Homebuyers (FTHB) Program
Attend a Homeownership Orientation session, complete the Virginia Housing Homebuyer Education Course (free), and submit an application. Homes are allocated via drawings. Contact homeownership@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-246-5087.