Marion County HOME Down Payment Assistance Program

Administered by: Marion County Commission · County · Forgivable Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Down payment and closing cost assistance (exact amount varies; contact county for current limits) (Forgivable Loan)

Eligibility

  • Income limits: At or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) for Marion County, based on household size
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home in the past 3 years.
  • Geographic restrictions: Property must be located within Marion County, WV but outside Salem city limits.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Marion County HOME Down Payment Assistance Program

Step 1: Apply online at bit.ly/MarionCoDPA. Complete a homebuyer training course through Dev Northwest or the Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority. Property must meet HUD housing quality standards and be priced at 95% or lower of the area median home price.

Notes

Funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's HOME Investment Partnership program. As of the most recent reporting, four families have received assistance, six more were approved, and 34 applications were in process. Verify current assistance amount with Marion County Commission.

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