HAVEN Pilot Program

What is HAVEN Pilot Program?

HAVEN Pilot Program is a grant for homebuyers in Georgia.

• The HAVEN Pilot Program provides $15,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible veterans, active-duty military personnel, reservists, National Guard members, and Gold Star family members purchasing homes through ANDP (Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership)'s Veterans Affordable Homeownership Program in Georgia. Assistance is provided as a grant requiring no repayment.
• $15,000 grant for down payment and closing costs.
• No repayment required.
• Available to veterans, active-duty military, reservists, National Guard members, and Gold Star family members.
• Homes available with 2-week first-look period exclusively for veterans.
• Homes are new construction or fully renovated and move-in ready.
• Income at or below 120% AMI.
• Minimum 640 credit score.
• Funding comes from Nonprofit.

How much assistance does it provide?

HAVEN Pilot Program offers up to $15,000 in assistance.

• Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — the administering agency determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

HAVEN Pilot Program is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid.

• Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

HAVEN Pilot Program is open to buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

What are the income limits?

HAVEN Pilot Program limits household income to 120% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size.

• The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s.
• Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

What kind of home can it be used for?

HAVEN Pilot Program can be used for Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, and New Construction.

• New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

HAVEN Pilot Program serves buyers purchasing anywhere in Georgia.

How do you apply?

Applications for HAVEN Pilot Program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

1. 1

   Take a homebuyer education course

   Required by the program before funds are reserved.

2. 2

   Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

   Funds are reserved through N/A, and are subject to availability.

3. 3

   Work with a lender who handles the program

   Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.