NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance
NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Baltimore, Maryland, administered by Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc. (NHS of Baltimore).
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved NHS Homebuyer Workshop plus NHS one-on-one counseling
- Complete NHS homebuyer workshop and one-on-one counseling; eligibility based on total household income; funds subject to availability; purchase must be in Baltimore City.
- A home inside Baltimore city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Homes outside Baltimore
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Where it applies
Baltimore’s homesThe homes in Baltimore
- 14.7% single-familysingle-family
- 50.4% townhousetownhouse
- 9.9% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 24.7% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 0.3% mobile & othermobile home & other
$229,600
Baltimore median home value
81.6%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Baltimore
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through HUD-approved NHS Homebuyer Workshop plus NHS one-on-one counseling.
Contact Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc. (NHS of Baltimore) to reserve funds
Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.
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 homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Questions about this program
What is NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance?
NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Baltimore, Maryland, administered by Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc. (NHS of Baltimore). The BRNI (Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative) Down Payment Assistance program offered through NHS of Baltimore is a $10,000 deferred loan at 0% interest for eligible buyers purchasing in Baltimore City. Funds assist with down payment and closing costs and are repayable upon sale or refinance of the home. Eligibility is based on total household income and funds are subject to availability. $10,000 deferred loan. 0% interest. Repayable upon sale or refinance. Down payment and closing cost assistance. Funding comes from Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative (BRNI).
How much assistance does it provide?
NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance offers up to $10,000 in assistance. The program can be combined with other assistance, subject to the rules of each. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc. (NHS of Baltimore) determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Deferred loan at 0% interest, repayable upon sale or refinance of the home. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. A homebuyer education course is required, through HUD-approved NHS Homebuyer Workshop plus NHS one-on-one counseling. Complete NHS homebuyer workshop and one-on-one counseling; eligibility based on total household income; funds subject to availability; purchase must be in Baltimore City.
Where does it apply?
NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance serves homebuyers purchasing in Baltimore, Maryland.
How do you apply?
Applications for NHS of Baltimore BRNI Down Payment Assistance go through Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc. (NHS of Baltimore), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Also for Baltimore homebuyersOther programs open to Baltimore homebuyers
- NHS of Baltimore Down Payment Assistance ProgramUp to $45,000
- NHS of Baltimore BVRI Down Payment AssistanceUp to $20,000
- University of Maryland, Baltimore Live Near Your Work (LNYW)Up to $18,500
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 107 programs for BaltimoreProgram terms are set by Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc. (NHS of Baltimore) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.