Down-payment assistance
Washington County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program
First-time homebuyers · New construction · Single Family
Down payment assistance · Washington County
Buying a home in Washington, PA
1 Washington program, 2 county programs and 5 statewide.Washington has 1 program of its own, 2 more across Washington County, and 5 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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Only for Washington addresses
Washington’s own program
Anywhere in WashingtonAnywhere in Washington County
2 county programs2 county programs a Washington homebuyer can also use
The Washington marketThe Washington housing market
Kinds of homes hereWhat’s for sale here, and what the programs accept
Kinds of homes in Washington
- 59% single-familysingle-family
- 3.2% townhousetownhouse
- 17% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 20.6% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 0.2% mobile & othermobile home & other
Condos count. 1 of Washington’s 3 local and county programs accept condos. Washington County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program lists single family. Washington County Homebuyer Assistance Program lists single family.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25024.
When Washington’s homes were built
pre-19401970s2020+
88.6%
of Washington 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.
$110,400
County area median income, 4 people (HUD)HUD area median income, Washington County, 4-person household (2026)
$52,975
Washington median household incomeMedian household income in Washington (Census, 2024)
11 of the 70 programs here set their income limit as a share of Washington County’s area median income, adjusted for household size. See the published limits for Washington County
Free help nearbyFree help near Washington
1 HUD-approved counseling agency within 15 miles1 HUD-approved housing counseling agency within 15 miles
3 programs here ask for a homebuyer class first. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.All 3 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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Across Pennsylvania and nationwide
67 statewide & federal programs5 statewide programs, plus federal options
Washington questions
Does Washington have its own down payment program?
Yes, one: Washington County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program, a down-payment assistance for first-time homebuyers (new construction). It is for homes inside Washington.
Can I use assistance on a condo in Washington?
1 of Washington’s 3 local and county programs accept condos. Washington County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program lists single family. Washington County Homebuyer Assistance 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 Washington County?
Each program sets its own. 11 of the programs here set theirs as a share of HUD’s area median income for Washington 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 Washington?
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies teach homebuyer classes, and 1 agency is within 15 miles of Washington. Create a free account and take the 90-second match to see the ones near you.
ZIP codes
15301
Nearby in Washington
Sources
Sources: agency sites (July–August 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 (July–August 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.