Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation Open Door Grant
Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation Open Door Grant is a grant for homebuyers in St. George, Utah, administered by Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation (501(c)(3)).
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A minimum 640 credit score
- Home in Washington County; owner-occupied; buyer must use a local REALTOR; credit score >640; pre-qualified; must close within 12 months. Modular/manufactured eligible, mobile homes excluded. At review the application period was CLOSED, next round anticipated fall 2026 - verify an open window before relying on this.
- A home in Washington County
It doesn’t cover
- Homes outside Washington 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.
Where it applies
Washington County’s homesWashington County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 73.3% single-familysingle-family
- 8.3% townhousetownhouse
- 5% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 9.7% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 3.7% 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.
$510,700
Washington County median home value
11.1%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Washington County
How to apply
How to applyTwo steps, in this order
Contact Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation (501(c)(3)) 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 Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation Open Door Grant?
Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation Open Door Grant is a grant for homebuyers in St. George, Utah, administered by Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation (501(c)(3)). The Washington County Board of Realtors REACH Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, awards $5,000 'Open Door' down payment / closing-cost grants to homebuyers in Washington County, Utah. The grant is not repaid and no lien is placed. Buyers must use a REALTOR; funds are sent directly to the title company at closing. Application periods open multiple times per year. $5,000 grant for down payment or closing costs. Never repaid. No lien. Wired directly to title company.
How much assistance does it provide?
Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation Open Door Grant offers between $5,000 and $5,000 in assistance. Award tiers: Flat $5,000 per individual recipient. Homebuyer contribution: Applicant must be pre-qualified with a lender prior to applying. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation (501(c)(3)) determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation Open Door Grant is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Repayment is triggered by None - grant is not repaid and no lien is placed. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation Open Door Grant is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. The program lists a minimum credit score of 640. Home in Washington County; owner-occupied; buyer must use a local REALTOR; credit score >640; pre-qualified; must close within 12 months. Modular/manufactured eligible, mobile homes excluded. At review the application period was CLOSED, next round anticipated fall 2026 - verify an open window before relying on this.
What are the income limits?
Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation Open Door Grant sets its income limit as follows: No published income limit; targeted at first-time and low-to-moderate-income buyers, but no specific AMI threshold stated. 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?
Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation Open Door Grant can be used for Single Family, Modular, and Manufactured. Manufactured homes are eligible.
Where does it apply?
Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation Open Door Grant serves homebuyers purchasing in St. George, Utah.
How do you apply?
Applications for Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation Open Door Grant go through Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation (501(c)(3)), 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 Washington County homebuyersOther programs open to Washington County homebuyers
- Utah Housing Down Payment Assistance Second MortgageUp to $27,500
- First-time Homebuyer Law Enforcement Officer GrantUp to $25,000
- First-Time Homebuyer GrantUp to $2,500
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 73 programs for Washington CountyProgram terms are set by Washington County Realtors REACH Foundation (501(c)(3)) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.