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1st Home Allegheny Program is a grant from Allegheny County Residential Finance Authority that funds down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The program offers a forgivable loan of up to $45,000 for households at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI), or up to $10,000 for households at or below 115% AMI.
The loan carries 0% interest over a six-year term and is fully forgiven if the buyer continuously occupies the home as a primary residence. Applicants must not have owned a home in the past 36 months, must be mortgage-approved, and must reside outside Pittsburgh city limits. Launched May 2025.
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1st Home Allegheny Program (2026) | HouseBuyerGuides. com See programs you qualify for 1st Home Allegheny Program Administered by: Allegheny County Residential Finance Authority (ACRFA) · County · Forgivable Loan Up to $45,000 for income at or below 80% AMI, or up to $10,000 for income at or below 115% AMI (Forgivable Loan) Six-year term at 0% interest.
Fully forgiven after 6 years if continuously occupied by the original buyer as primary residence. Otherwise, must repay in full. Income limits: Household income at or below 80% AMI (for $45,000 tier) or at or below 115% AMI (for $10,000 tier).
First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home in the past 36 months. Geographic restrictions: Available in Allegheny County OUTSIDE the City of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh city residents are not eligible.
Homebuyer education required: No How to Apply for 1st Home Allegheny Program Step 1 : Must be income-qualified and already approved for a mortgage. Contact AlleghenyCounty. us/1sthome or email 1sthomeallegheny@alleghenycounty.
us. Covers closing costs first, with remainder applied to down payment. Does NOT apply to City of Pittsburgh residents.
Launched May 2025.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: First-time homebuyer (no ownership in past 36 months) in Allegheny County outside Pittsburgh; household income at or below 80% or 115% AMI; must be pre-approved for a mortgage. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $45,000 or $10,000 depending on income. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
1st Home Allegheny Program is funded by Allegheny County Residential Finance Authority. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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