Down Payment Programs

Piedmont Housing Alliance administers funds that can be loaned for down payment and closing costs.  Most of the money we administer comes from outside sources and each source has its own unique set of guidelines for eligibility and terms.

You may qualify for our down payment loan program if your household income is below 80% of the Area Median Income.  Attend our DPA with PHA class to learn more about the down payment loan program as well as other down payment assistance programs. You can find our upcoming classes here

*Income limits change in the spring of every year

If you’re ready to take the next step, please click on this link to complete the Information Form. This is your first step to working with a Housing Counselor or Financial Coach. Once you complete the Information Form, you will be invited to attend our next client orientation. Following the orientation, you will be contacted to complete the intake form.

If you need assistance filling out the Information Form or completing the intake process, please call 434-817-2436 or email housingcounseling@piedmonthousing.org.

Sponsoring Partnerships & Revitalizing Communities (SPARC)

The SPARC program provides customized loans for first-time homebuyers and allows us to reduce mortgage interest rates by 1% for eligible individuals. An interest rate reduction can save recipients thousands of dollars over their loan’s life. Lower interest rates also increase homebuyers’ purchasing power when considering options for a new home. 

Through the SPARC program, Virginia Housing allocated $18,000,000 to Piedmont Housing Alliance in order to create affordable housing opportunities throughout the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa, Nelson and the city of Charlottesville. 

Piedmont Housing Alliance combines SPARC with other local and state funding to maximize financial benefits for our clients.

View the SPARC program guidelines to learn more.