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LifeBridge Health Live Near Your Work Program

Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development in partnership with LifeBridge Health · Baltimore, Maryland

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Assistance

$1,000–$5,000

The maximum the program publishes — not an offer

Repayment

Grant

Not repaid

What is LifeBridge Health Live Near Your Work Program?

LifeBridge Health Live Near Your Work Program is a grant for homebuyers in Baltimore, Maryland, administered by Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development in partnership with LifeBridge Health.

  • A partnership between LifeBridge Health and Baltimore County to encourage homeownership in neighborhoods near Northwest and Sinai Hospitals. LifeBridge employees who buy in designated priority neighborhoods receive DPA/closing cost assistance funded jointly by Baltimore County and LifeBridge; amount depends on proximity to the hospitals.
  • Up to $5,000 ($2,500 county + $2,500 LifeBridge) for closest neighborhoods; $3,500 for three priority neighborhoods; $1,000 from LifeBridge in the general hospital area.
  • Funding comes from Baltimore County funds + LifeBridge Health employer contribution.

How much assistance does it provide?

LifeBridge Health Live Near Your Work Program offers between $1,000 and $5,000 in assistance.

  • Award tiers: $5,000 (closest: $2,500 county + $2,500 LifeBridge); $3,500 (3 priority neighborhoods: $2,500 county + $1,000 LifeBridge); $1,000 (general area, LifeBridge only). Live Baltimore lists LifeBridge total LNYW range $2,000-$19,500.
  • Buyer contribution: Buyer must contribute at least $1,000.
  • The program can be combined with Other Baltimore County/State incentives where eligible.
  • Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development in partnership with LifeBridge Health determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

LifeBridge Health Live Near Your Work 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?

LifeBridge Health Live Near Your Work Program is open to buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

The program requires

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • Residency: Home must be in designated Baltimore County priority neighborhoods near Northwest and Sinai Hospitals.
  • Must be a LifeBridge Health employee buying in a designated priority neighborhood; $1,000 minimum buyer contribution; primary residence required; Baltimore County income limits apply. NOTE: specific income-limit dollars, credit, and education requirements not published.

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

What are the income limits?

LifeBridge Health Live Near Your Work Program sets its income limit as follows: Household income limits apply for Baltimore County LNYW funds. Specific dollar limits not published on page reviewed.

  • 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?

LifeBridge Health Live Near Your Work Program can be used for single_family, townhouse, and condo.

Is there eligibility for specific groups?

LifeBridge Health Live Near Your Work Program is limited to employees of LifeBridge Health employees only.

  • Being named here means the program mentions the group, not that membership alone qualifies an applicant — the rest of the eligibility rules still apply.

Where does it apply?

LifeBridge Health Live Near Your Work Program serves buyers purchasing in Baltimore, Maryland.

  • The program targets specific areas: Designated Baltimore County priority neighborhoods near Northwest and Sinai Hospitals (tiered $1,000/$3,500/$5,000 zones on the program map).
  • Targeted neighborhoods: Priority neighborhoods near Northwest Hospital and Sinai Hospital.

How do you apply?

Applications for LifeBridge Health Live Near Your Work Program go through Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development in partnership with LifeBridge Health, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

  1. Contact Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development in partnership with LifeBridge Health to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

  2. 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.

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