Loudoun County Affordable Market Purchase Program (AMPP)
Loudoun County Affordable Market Purchase Program (AMPP) is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Loudoun County, Virginia, administered by Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- Residency: Applicants must live and/or work in Loudoun County for a minimum of six months
- Citizenship or immigration status: Household members appearing on the loan must have U.S. permanent residency (2-year green cards not accepted)
- Applicants must live/work in Loudoun County at least 6 months and have U.S. permanent residency on the loan. Eligibility application is renewable annually. Distinct from the ADU Purchase Program, which serves 30%-70% AMI. GAP: no fixed dollar DPA amount (price-restricted purchase model).
- A home in Loudoun County
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 100% of area median income
- Homes outside Loudoun 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
100% of Loudoun 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
Loudoun County’s homesLoudoun County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 51.4% single-familysingle-family
- 31% townhousetownhouse
- 1.6% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 15.5% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 0.5% 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.
$743,800
Loudoun County median home value
12.5%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Loudoun County
How to apply
How to applyTwo steps, in this order
Contact Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through Wait list / eligibility certification with annual renewal; applications via Neighborly software, 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 Loudoun County Affordable Market Purchase Program (AMPP)?
Loudoun County Affordable Market Purchase Program (AMPP) is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Loudoun County, Virginia, administered by Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development. The Loudoun County Affordable Market Purchase Program (AMPP) enables eligible first-time homeowners with moderate income (more than 70% and less than 100% of AMI) to purchase a newly constructed townhouse or condominium at a below-market price. Properties are subject to restrictive covenants on refinancing and transfer, and owners must occupy the home as their primary residence. Applications are submitted through Loudoun's Neighborly software and renewed annually. Below-market purchase price on new townhomes/condos. Serves the 70%-100% AMI 'missing middle'. Annual renewable eligibility. Funding comes from Loudoun County (developer-proffered affordable units / inclusionary program).
Do you have to pay it back?
Loudoun County Affordable Market Purchase Program (AMPP) is down payment assistance and is repaid under the terms set by Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Loudoun County Affordable Market Purchase Program (AMPP) is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time homebuyer" usually means not having owned a home in the last three years, but the program sets its own definition. Residency requirement: Applicants must live and/or work in Loudoun County for a minimum of six months. Citizenship or immigration status: Household members appearing on the loan must have U.S. permanent residency (2-year green cards not accepted). Applicants must live/work in Loudoun County at least 6 months and have U.S. permanent residency on the loan. Eligibility application is renewable annually. Distinct from the ADU Purchase Program, which serves 30%-70% AMI. GAP: no fixed dollar DPA amount (price-restricted purchase model).
What are the income limits?
Loudoun County Affordable Market Purchase Program (AMPP) limits household income to 100% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. More than 70% and less than 100% of Washington MSA AMI. 2026 limits (4-person): 70% $116,300; 80% $132,900; 90% $149,500; 100% $166,100. 1-person 70% $81,450 to 100% $116,300. 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?
Loudoun County Affordable Market Purchase Program (AMPP) can be used for Townhouse and Condo. New construction is eligible.
Where does it apply?
Loudoun County Affordable Market Purchase Program (AMPP) serves homebuyers purchasing in Loudoun County, Virginia.
How do you apply?
Applications for Loudoun County Affordable Market Purchase Program (AMPP) go through Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Wait list / eligibility certification with annual renewal; applications via Neighborly software. 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 Loudoun County homebuyersOther programs open to Loudoun County homebuyers
- Loudoun County Down Payment / Closing Cost Assistance Program (DPCC)Up to $70,000
- Loudoun County Public Employee Homeownership Grant Program (PEG)Up to $25,000
- Down Payment / Closing Cost Assistance Program Plus (DPCC Plus)Deferred
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 75 programs for Loudoun CountyProgram terms are set by Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.