Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP)
HPAP offers purchase and closing cost assistance to eligible buyers in the District. A housing counselor can explain eligibility, application steps, and current funding availability.
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DC homeownership programs
Explore the District’s homeownership resources, including employer-related assistance programs such as EAHP. Each program has its own requirements.
Explore DC buyer programs ↗Official DC resources reviewed September 8, 2026. Eligibility, funding, and application timelines must be confirmed with the program or a participating housing counselor. This consultation is not a program application.