Allegany County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program
First mortgage · New construction
Single Family
See details Sep 2026
Down payment assistance · Maryland
Buying a home in Allegany County, MD
1 county-wide program, 1 city with their own, plus 14 statewide and 62 nationwide.Allegany has 1 program that covers the whole county and 1 city with a program of their own. On top of those, 14 statewide and 62 nationwide programs are open here. Start with your city or ZIP to see which apply to the home you want.
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Anywhere in AlleganyAnywhere in Allegany County
1 program for every Allegany address1 program that covers every Allegany address
It asks for a homebuyer class.This is run for the whole county, so a home in Cumberland, Frostburg or Cresaptown can use it. It asks for a homebuyer class.
Only inside city limits
1 city with their own program1 Allegany city with their own program
For a home inside that city, on top of the county-wide 1.A city program is for a home inside that city. Buying there? It sits on top of the 1 county-wide program above.
The Allegany marketThe Allegany housing market
Kinds of homes hereWhat kinds of homes are here, and what the programs accept
Kinds of homes in Allegany
- 71.6% single-familysingle-family
- 5.2% townhousetownhouse
- 7.9% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 10.8% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 4.5% mobile & othermobile home & other
About condos. None of the 2 county or city programs here list condos as eligible.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25024.
When Allegany’s homes were built
pre-19401970s2020+
77.2%
of Allegany homes were built before 1980. Pre-1978 homes come with a federal lead-paint disclosure.of homes were built before 1980. A home built before 1978 comes with a federal lead-paint disclosure, and some programs require an inspection.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25034.
$72,700
HUD area median income, 4 people (FY2026)HUD area median income, Allegany County, 4-person household (FY2026)
$59,603
Median household income (ACS 2024 5-year)Median household income in Allegany (Census ACS 2024 5-year)
70.7%
of occupied homes are owner-occupied (Maryland: 67.6%)
The two income figures measure different things. HUD’s area median income is the one programs use. 14 of the 78 programs here set their income limit as a share of Allegany County’s area median income, adjusted for household size. See the published limits for Allegany County
Free help in AlleganyFree help in Allegany
Free help from a HUD-approved housing counselorFree help from a HUD-approved housing counselor
2 programs here ask for a homebuyer class first. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.All 2 local programs here ask for a homebuyer class. A HUD-approved counselor teaches it and can walk you through your options. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.
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9 cities and placesA to Z
All cities in Allegany CountyAll 9 cities and places in Allegany County
has a program of its own
Allegany questions
Can I use a county program anywhere in Allegany?
The 1 county-wide program cover homes anywhere in the county. City programs, like Cumberland’s, are only for homes inside that city’s limits. Each agency sets its own rules, so confirm on the program’s official site.
Can I combine a county program with a city program?
Sometimes. Combining ("stacking") programs is set by each administering agency, and some do not allow a second program on the same home. Each program’s page links to the agency that can say.
What is the area median income in Allegany County?
HUD publishes it once a year; the 2026 four-person figure is shown above. Programs set their limits as a share of it, adjusted for household size, and the published limits page lists each one.
Do Allegany programs accept condos?
None of the 2 county or city programs here list condos as eligible. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
Where can I take a homebuyer class in Allegany?
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies teach homebuyer classes. Create a free account and take the 90-second match to see the ones near you.
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Sources
Programs: Hey Prescott catalog of 2,000+ programs, each verified with its agency (June–September 2026). Market: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024), tables B01003, B25077, B25003, B25024, B25034, B25035, B19013. Income: HUD FY2026 income limits. Counselors: HUD list of approved housing counseling agencies. Hey Prescott is not a lender.