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Lawrence County Down Payment Assistance Program

DON Enterprises, Inc. · New Castle, Pennsylvania

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Assistance

$2,000

The maximum the program publishes — not an offer

Income limit

80% AMI

Of area median income; varies by county and household size

Repayment

Grant

Not repaid

What is Lawrence County Down Payment Assistance Program?

Lawrence County Down Payment Assistance Program is a grant for homebuyers in New Castle, Pennsylvania, administered by DON Enterprises, Inc.

  • A grant program funded by a $50,000 allocation from Lawrence County's Affordable Housing Program (deed/mortgage recording fees) and administered by DON Enterprises, Inc. It provides a grant of up to $2,000 toward closing costs for first-time homebuyers in Lawrence County below 80% of Pennsylvania's AMI by family size with no more than $5,000 in liquid assets after closing. Applications opened April 15, 2024 on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Up to $2,000 grant toward closing costs.
  • No repayment required.
  • Open countywide.
  • First-come, first-served.
  • Free homeownership counseling.
  • Funding comes from Lawrence County Affordable Housing Program (deed/mortgage recording fees, Lawrence County Register and Recorder's Office).

How much assistance does it provide?

Lawrence County Down Payment Assistance Program offers up to $2,000 in assistance.

  • Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — DON Enterprises, Inc. determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

Lawrence County Down Payment Assistance Program is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid.

  • Repayment is triggered by None — grant, not repaid.
  • Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Lawrence County Down Payment Assistance Program is open to first-time homebuyers and buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

The program requires

  • First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Homeownership counseling required; generally provided at no cost
  • Residency: Open to eligible Lawrence County residents; property must be in Lawrence County
  • DRAFT (dpa-gap-finder 2026-06-15): pending review. FUNDING STATUS: funded by a one-time $50,000 allocation expected to be exhausted within ~2 years of its April 2024 launch (~23 homebuyers); current 2026 funding availability NOT independently confirmed — verify with DON Enterprises before relying on it. Requires completed application, proof of income/assets, and loan pre-approval; homeownership counseling required. Min credit score, exact 4-person income limit, eligible loan products, and purchase-price cap not stated in the official program letter (null).

The program excludes

  • Households above 80% of area median income

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

What are the income limits?

Lawrence County Down Payment Assistance Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size.

  • Household income below 80% of Pennsylvania's Area Median Income by family size (HUD low/moderate income).
  • The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s.
  • 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?

Lawrence County Down Payment Assistance Program can be used for Single-family.

Where does it apply?

Lawrence County Down Payment Assistance Program serves buyers purchasing in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

How do you apply?

Applications for Lawrence County Down Payment Assistance Program go through DON Enterprises, Inc., which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Homeownership counseling required; generally provided at no cost.

  2. Contact DON Enterprises, Inc. to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through First-come, first-served as determined by DON Enterprises; applications began April 15, 2024, and are subject to availability.

  3. 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 buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

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