Fayette County Homebuyer Development Program
Fayette County Homebuyer Development Program is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, administered by Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette (RACF).
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- Residency: Property must be a single-family home located within Fayette County, PA.
- Applicant must be low- to moderate-income with household income below published HUD-based limits; property a single-family home in Fayette County, owner-occupied. Specific assistance amount, form (grant/loan/lien terms), and exact income limit determined at application by funding source. FCCAA checked (counseling-only). Income limits taken from the official income table image (4-person $80,300 = HUD FY2025 80% AMI, Pittsburgh HUD Metro FMR Area).
- A home in Fayette County
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Fayette 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
80% of Fayette 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
Fayette County’s homesFayette County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 73.2% single-familysingle-family
- 4% townhousetownhouse
- 7% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 5.6% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 10.3% 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.
$143,200
Fayette County median home value
74.2%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Fayette County
How to apply
How to applyTwo steps, in this order
Contact Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette (RACF) 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 Fayette County Homebuyer Development Program?
Fayette County Homebuyer Development Program is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, administered by Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette (RACF). The Fayette County Redevelopment Authority's Homebuyer Development Program supports low- to moderate-income buyers purchasing single-family homes throughout Fayette County, PA. Eligible buyers may receive homeownership counseling, down-payment and closing-cost assistance, and gap-financing to bridge the difference between the mortgage amount and the purchase price. Assistance is based on income and varies by individual need and available funding source (HOME, CDBG, USDA Rural Development, County Act 137); the exact qualifying income limit is determined at application. Down-payment and closing-cost assistance. gap-financing. homeownership counseling for low- and moderate-income buyers of single-family homes in Fayette County. Funding comes from HOME Investment Partnerships Program (since 1992), CDBG (with the 11 CDBG entitlement townships), USDA Rural Development, and County Act 137 funds.
Do you have to pay it back?
Fayette County Homebuyer Development Program is down payment assistance and is repaid under the terms set by Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette (RACF). Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Fayette County Homebuyer Development Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. Residency requirement: Property must be a single-family home located within Fayette County, PA. Applicant must be low- to moderate-income with household income below published HUD-based limits; property a single-family home in Fayette County, owner-occupied. Specific assistance amount, form (grant/loan/lien terms), and exact income limit determined at application by funding source. FCCAA checked (counseling-only). Income limits taken from the official income table image (4-person $80,300 = HUD FY2025 80% AMI, Pittsburgh HUD Metro FMR Area).
What are the income limits?
Fayette County Homebuyer Development Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Household income below published low- to moderate-income limits (HUD, updated annually). Brochure figures by family size: 1=$56,250; 2=$64,250; 3=$72,300; 4=$80,300; 5=$86,750; 6=$93,150; 7=$99,600; 8=$106,000. Exact applicable limit determined at application and varies by funding source. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. The program lists a maximum household size of 8. 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?
Fayette County Homebuyer Development Program can be used for Single Family.
Where does it apply?
Fayette County Homebuyer Development Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
How do you apply?
Applications for Fayette County Homebuyer Development Program go through Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette (RACF), 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 Fayette County homebuyersOther programs open to Fayette County homebuyers
- First Front Door (FFD)Up to $15,000
- Keystone Advantage Assistance Loan ProgramUp to $6,000
- PHFA Grant ($500)Up to $500
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 68 programs for Fayette CountyProgram terms are set by Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette (RACF) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.