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Homebuyer
Realtor/Lender

Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for your interest in the Come HOME to Portsmouth Program. The funding for the HOME Down Payment and Closing Cost (DPCC) program is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered in partnership with through City of Portsmouth. This program is designed to expand homeownership and housing affordability to families who are in the low to moderate income range. For those reasons, the Come HOME to Portsmouth Program provides closing cost and/or down payment assistance to qualified first-time homebuyers who desire to purchase a new or existing home in the City of Portsmouth.

If you are interested in this program, then please use the link below to access the forms and flyers.

Maximum Household Income	(Includes income sources from all household members)
	AMI (61-80%)	AMI (50-60%)
1 Person	$35,520-47,350	$29,600-35,520
2 People	$40,560-54,100	$33,800-40,560
3 People	$45,660-60,850	$38,050-45,660
4 People	$50,700-67,600	$42,250-50,700
5 People	$54,780-73,050	$45,650-54,780
6 People	$58,860-78,450	$49,050-58,860
7 People	$62,880-83,850	$52,400-62,880
8 People	$66,960-89,250	$55,800-66,960

Households from 50% to under 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) may receive up to $20,000 maximum assistance.
Households with income 60-80% AMI, may receive up to $14,500 maximum assistance.