Monroe County First-Time Homebuyer Program
Forgivable loan · Forgiven over 10 yrs · Income limit 100% of AMI
Single Family
See details Jul 2026
Down payment assistance · Pennsylvania
Buying a home in Monroe County, PA
2 county-wide programs, plus 5 statewide and 62 nationwide.Monroe has 2 programs that cover the whole county. On top of those, 5 statewide and 62 nationwide programs are open here. Start with your city or ZIP to see which apply to the home you want.
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Anywhere in MonroeAnywhere in Monroe County
2 programs for every Monroe address2 programs that cover every Monroe address
All 2 are for first-time homebuyers and ask for a homebuyer class.These are run for the whole county, so a home in East Stroudsburg, Arlington Heights or Stroudsburg can use them. All 2 are for first-time homebuyers and ask for a homebuyer class.
First-Time Home Buyers Program
Deferred second loan · Forgiven over 5 yrs · Income limit 80% of AMI
Single-family detached, Townhouse, Condominium
See details Jul 2026
AMI is HUD’s area median income for Monroe, adjusted for household size. Each program publishes its own dollar limits.
The Monroe marketThe Monroe housing market
Kinds of homes hereWhat kinds of homes are here, and what the programs accept
Kinds of homes in Monroe
- 83.6% single-familysingle-family
- 4.9% townhousetownhouse
- 4.8% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 3.2% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 3.4% mobile & othermobile home & other
Condos count. 1 of the 2 county-wide programs list condos as eligible. Monroe County First-Time Homebuyer Program lists single family.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25024.
When Monroe’s homes were built
pre-19401970s2020+
39.4%
of Monroe 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.
$94,900
HUD area median income, 4 people (FY2026)HUD area median income, Monroe County, 4-person household (FY2026)
$83,565
Median household income (ACS 2024 5-year)Median household income in Monroe (Census ACS 2024 5-year)
80.2%
of occupied homes are owner-occupied (Pennsylvania: 69.3%)
The two income figures measure different things. HUD’s area median income is the one programs use. 11 of the 69 programs here set their income limit as a share of Monroe County’s area median income, adjusted for household size. See the published limits for Monroe County
Free help in MonroeFree help in Monroe
1 HUD-approved counseling agency with an office in the county1 HUD-approved housing counseling agency with an office in Monroe County
2 programs here ask for a homebuyer class first. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.All 2 local programs here ask 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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Counted from HUD’s list of approved agencies: active offices whose ZIP code is in Monroe County.
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All cities in Monroe CountyAll 16 cities and places in Monroe County
Monroe questions
Can I use a county program anywhere in Monroe?
The 2 county-wide programs cover homes anywhere in the county. City programs 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 Monroe 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 Monroe programs accept condos?
1 of the 2 county-wide programs list condos as eligible. Monroe County First-Time Homebuyer Program lists single family. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
Where can I take a homebuyer class in Monroe?
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies teach homebuyer classes, and 1 agency has an office in Monroe County. Create a free account and take the 90-second match to see the ones near you.
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Sources
Programs: Hey Prescott catalog of 2,000+ programs, each verified with its agency (July–August 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.