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Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers Maine Homeownership Program
First-time homebuyers · New construction · Income limits · Single Family
Down payment assistance · Sagadahoc County
Buying a home in Bath, ME
1 Bath program and 12 statewide.Bath has 1 program of its own, and 12 statewide. Here is what each one offers, what the local market looks like, and who near you can walk you through it.
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Bath’s own program
The Bath marketThe Bath housing market
Kinds of homes hereWhat’s for sale here, and what the programs accept
Kinds of homes in Bath
- 59.7% single-familysingle-family
- 3.6% townhousetownhouse
- 15.6% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 20.7% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 0.3% mobile & othermobile home & other
About condos. Bath’s one local program does not list condos as eligible. Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers Maine Homeownership Program lists single family.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25024.
When Bath’s homes were built
pre-19401970s2020+
79.2%
of Bath 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.
$106,400
County area median income, 4 people (HUD)HUD area median income, Sagadahoc County, 4-person household (2026)
$69,390
Bath median household incomeMedian household income in Bath (Census, 2024)
13 of the 75 programs here set their income limit as a share of Sagadahoc County’s area median income, adjusted for household size. See the published limits for Sagadahoc County
Free help nearbyFree help near Bath
1 HUD-approved counseling agency within 15 miles1 HUD-approved housing counseling agency within 15 miles
Bath’s program asks for a homebuyer class first. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers Maine Homeownership Program asks 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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Across Maine and nationwide
74 statewide & federal programs12 statewide programs, plus federal options
Bath questions
Does Bath have its own down payment program?
Yes, one: Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers Maine Homeownership Program, a silent second for first-time homebuyers (new construction, income limits). It is for homes inside Bath.
Can I use assistance on a condo in Bath?
Bath’s one local program does not list condos as eligible. Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers Maine Homeownership Program lists single family. Each program’s page lists the kinds of homes it accepts, and the agency confirms it for the home you choose.
What is the income limit in Sagadahoc County?
Each program sets its own. 13 of the programs here set theirs as a share of HUD’s area median income for Sagadahoc County, adjusted for household size. HUD publishes the median each year; the 2026 figure is shown above and on the published limits page.
Where can I take a homebuyer class near Bath?
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies teach homebuyer classes, and 1 agency is within 15 miles of Bath. Create a free account and take the 90-second match to see the ones near you.
ZIP codes
04530
Nearby in Sagadahoc
Sources
Sources: agency sites (June–September 2026), Census ACS 2024 5-year, HUD FY2026, HUD counseling list. Hey Prescott is not a lender.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). Income: HUD FY2026 income limits. Counselors: HUD list of approved housing counseling agencies. Hey Prescott is not a lender.