How much house can you afford in Virginia with down payment assistance?

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The short answer: In Virginia, the Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance Grant (grant / plus second mortgage) provides assistance toward your down payment or closing costs. Paired with the FHA 31%/43% debt-to-income guidelines lenders use, this calculator shows how much house you can afford in Virginia — with that assistance factored in.

Virginia down payment assistance program

Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance Grant
Grant / Plus Second Mortgage · Virginia
Assistance toward your down payment or closing costs

The Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance Grant is Virginia's flagship statewide down payment assistance, administered by the state housing finance agency (grant / plus second mortgage). Current amounts, income limits and credit requirements are set by the agency — confirm them on the official program page. Cities and counties in Virginia often add their own programs on top.

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Virginia DPA — common questions

What down payment assistance is available in Virginia?

Virginia's main statewide option is the Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance Grant — grant / plus second mortgage administered by the state housing finance agency. Many cities and counties in Virginia add their own programs on top, so it is worth checking all three levels.

How much house can I afford in Virginia with assistance?

It depends on your income, debts and credit. The calculator applies the FHA 31%/43% debt-to-income rule to estimate your price, then shows how much of your down-payment gap Virginia assistance could cover. Most buyers pair it with a 3% conventional or 3.5% FHA down payment.

What credit score do I need for Virginia down payment assistance?

Many state programs set a 620 minimum credit score alongside income limits based on area median income. Exact requirements are set by the agency — verify current terms on the official Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance Grant page before applying.

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