AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership II (Grafton County)
AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership II (Grafton County) is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Littleton, New Hampshire, administered by AHEAD, Inc. (Affordable Housing, Education and Development).
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course, through AHEAD (Secrets of Homebuying workshop plus one-on-one homebuyer counseling with an AHEAD Housing Counselor).
- Residency: Must be employed within Grafton County and purchasing a primary residence in an eligible Grafton County community (Alexandria, Ashland, Bath, Benton, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton, Canaan, Dorchester, Easton, Ellsworth, Enfield, Franconia, Grafton, Groton, Hanover, Haverhill, Hebron, Holderness, Landaff, Lebanon, Lincoln, Lisbon, Littleton, Lyman, Lyme, Monroe, Orange, Orford, Piermont, Plymouth, Rumney, Sugar Hill, Thornton, Warren, Waterville Valley, Wentworth, Woodstock).
- DISTINCT from the existing catalog 'Pathways to Homeownership' row (original Coos County / Tillotson-funded, up to $15,000) - this is the Grafton County-funded expansion (up to $20,000). Must be employed in Grafton County; complete AHEAD's Secrets of Homebuying workshop and one-on-one counseling; lender/underwriter approval of the grant required. The 5-year prorated-forgiveness detail was sourced from AHEAD news coverage rather than the program page - confirm exact note/lien/recapture terms with AHEAD (603-444-1377).
- A home in Grafton County
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 120% of area median income
- Homes outside Grafton County
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Income limit
120% of Grafton County’s area median income
HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.
Where it applies
Grafton County’s homesGrafton County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 61.4% single-familysingle-family
- 6.9% townhousetownhouse
- 8.8% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 15.7% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 7.2% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$344,500
Grafton County median home value
48.4%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Grafton County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through AHEAD (Secrets of Homebuying workshop plus one-on-one homebuyer counseling with an AHEAD Housing Counselor)..
Contact AHEAD, Inc. (Affordable Housing, Education and Development) 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 AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership II (Grafton County)?
AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership II (Grafton County) is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Littleton, New Hampshire, administered by AHEAD, Inc. (Affordable Housing, Education and Development). AHEAD's workforce down-payment assistance program for Grafton County, expanding the original Pathways to Homeownership with new county funding. Provides 5% of purchase price up to $20,000 as a forgivable grant to eligible homebuyers who work and purchase a primary residence in an eligible Grafton County community, earning 120% AMI or less. Can be combined with other DPA to improve affordability. Up to $20,000 (5% of purchase price). Forgivable over 5 years. Can be combined with other DPA programs. Workforce-focused (employed in Grafton County). Funding comes from Grafton County (county-secured funding); administered by AHEAD.
How much assistance does it provide?
AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership II (Grafton County) offers up to $20,000 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 — AHEAD, Inc. (Affordable Housing, Education and Development) determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership II (Grafton County) is forgiven after 5 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by Sale or refinance within the forgiveness period; repayment prorated based on time in the home. (Forgiveness/recapture terms reported via AHEAD news coverage - confirm exact note/lien terms with AHEAD.). Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership II (Grafton County) is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. A homebuyer education course is required, through AHEAD (Secrets of Homebuying workshop plus one-on-one homebuyer counseling with an AHEAD Housing Counselor). Residency requirement: Must be employed within Grafton County and purchasing a primary residence in an eligible Grafton County community (Alexandria, Ashland, Bath, Benton, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton, Canaan, Dorchester, Easton, Ellsworth, Enfield, Franconia, Grafton, Groton, Hanover, Haverhill, Hebron, Holderness, Landaff, Lebanon, Lincoln, Lisbon, Littleton, Lyman, Lyme, Monroe, Orange, Orford, Piermont, Plymouth, Rumney, Sugar Hill, Thornton, Warren, Waterville Valley, Wentworth, Woodstock). DISTINCT from the existing catalog 'Pathways to Homeownership' row (original Coos County / Tillotson-funded, up to $15,000) - this is the Grafton County-funded expansion (up to $20,000). Must be employed in Grafton County; complete AHEAD's Secrets of Homebuying workshop and one-on-one counseling; lender/underwriter approval of the grant required. The 5-year prorated-forgiveness detail was sourced from AHEAD news coverage rather than the program page - confirm exact note/lien/recapture terms with AHEAD (603-444-1377).
What are the income limits?
AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership II (Grafton County) limits household income to 120% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Household must earn 120% or less of Area Median Income (AMI). 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?
AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership II (Grafton County) can be used for Single Family.
Where does it apply?
AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership II (Grafton County) serves homebuyers purchasing in Littleton, New Hampshire.
How do you apply?
Applications for AHEAD Pathways to Homeownership II (Grafton County) go through AHEAD, Inc. (Affordable Housing, Education and Development), 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 Grafton County homebuyersOther programs open to Grafton County homebuyers
- Twin Pines Housing Shared-Equity Homeownership Program (Down Payment Grants)Up to $80,000
- Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humanity Homeownership ProgramAssistance available
- Upper Valley Habitat for Humanity Homeownership ProgramAssistance available
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 80 programs for Grafton CountyProgram terms are set by AHEAD, Inc. (Affordable Housing, Education and Development) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.