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Buying a home in Prince George's County, MD

3 county-wide programs, 3 cities with their own, plus 14 statewide and 62 nationwide.

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Anywhere in Prince George's

3 programs for every Prince George's address

All 3 are for first-time homebuyers and ask for a homebuyer class.

Up to $20,000

My HOME II Program (Mortgage Settlement Program)

Deferred second loan · Income limits

Single Family, Townhouse, Condo

See details Jul 2026
First mortgage

HIP Homes Single-Family Homeownership Program

First mortgage · New construction · Income limit 80% of AMI

Single Family, Townhouse

See details Aug 2026
Deferred

Pathway to Purchase First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program

Deferred second loan · New construction · Income limit 120% of AMI

Single-family detached, Townhouse, Condominium

See details Jul 2026

AMI is HUD’s area median income for Prince George's, adjusted for household size. Each program publishes its own dollar limits.

Only inside city limits

3 cities with their own program

For a home inside that city, on top of the county-wide 3.

The Prince George's market

Kinds of homes here

  • 49.2% single-family
  • 16.7% townhouse
  • 2.5% 2–4 units
  • 30.9% 5+ units
  • 0.6% mobile & other

Condos count. 2 of the 3 county-wide programs list condos as eligible. HIP Homes Single-Family Homeownership Program lists single family and townhouse.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25024.

53.8%

of Prince George's homes were built before 1980. Pre-1978 homes come with a federal lead-paint disclosure.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25034.

$166,100
HUD area median income, 4 people (FY2026)
$101,798
Median household income (ACS 2024 5-year)

See the published limits for Prince George's County

Free help in Prince George's

9 HUD-approved counseling agencies with an office in the county

5 programs here ask for a homebuyer class first. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.

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Counted from HUD’s list of approved agencies: active offices whose ZIP code is in Prince George's County.

Prince George's questions

Can I use a county program anywhere in Prince George's?

The 3 county-wide programs cover homes anywhere in the county. City programs, like Bowie’s and College Park’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 Prince George's 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 Prince George's programs accept condos?

2 of the 3 county-wide programs list condos as eligible. HIP Homes Single-Family Homeownership Program lists single family and townhouse. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

Where can I take a homebuyer class in Prince George's?

HUD-approved housing counseling agencies teach homebuyer classes, and 9 agencies have an office in Prince George's County. Create a free account and take the 90-second match to see the ones near you.

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.