Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA), City of Frederick Housing and Human Services
Up to $5,000 toward a down payment in MD.
The Community Partners Incentive Program (CPIP) is the City of Frederick's local partner program under the Maryland DHCD CPIP. Income-eligible first-time homebuyers buying within the City of Frederick can receive up to $5,000 - a $2,500 0% deferred loan from the City matched by $2,500 from Maryland DHCD. Both loans are repayable on payoff, refinance, sale, or transfer. Buyers must qualify for a CDA/MMP first mortgage and complete FCAA homebuyer education.
Short reads on how it works, in plain language. Free, no sign-up needed to read.
Free course from Hey Prescott
A short, free course on City of Frederick Community Partners Incentive Program (CPIP): what it is, who it is for, when it is repaid, where it applies and how to apply. Based on program data from July 2026. About ten minutes.
5 modules · About 10 minutes
Program details are sourced from public agency data and may change. Confirm eligibility with a Hey Prescott loan officer before applying.