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Fairfax County Down Payment Assistance Programs

1 local down payment assistance program for homebuyers in Fairfax County, checked against the official page.

Fairfax County down payment assistance at a glance (2026)

ProgramAmountTypeFirst-time buyerIncome limitPrice limitStatus
Down Payment Assistance (First-Time Homebuyers)Up to $50,000Not statedRequiredAt or below 80% of AMI (about $131,000 for a family of four)Not statedOffered

Income and price limits often vary by household size. Look up your county's area median income and HUD income limits.

Local programs

Down Payment Assistance (First-Time Homebuyers)

Type not verified

Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA)

Amount
Up to $50,000
First-time buyer
Required
Status
Offered
Income limit
At or below 80% of AMI (about $131,000 for a family of four)

Funds can reduce the first mortgage principal, pay closing costs or buy down points. Source is an FCRHA announcement, so confirm current funding with FCRHA.

Last checked Nov 3, 2026 · Official source (opens in new tab) ↗

Other local programs in Virginia

Statewide help in Virginia

You may also qualify for 2 statewide Virginia programs. Local and state assistance can sometimes be layered; confirm with each administrator.

Check eligibility for Virginia How to apply

Compare these programs · AMI / income limits · All Virginia programs

HUD-approved homebuyer counselors in Virginia (48)

Many down payment programs require a homebuyer class or counseling session. These agencies are approved by HUD and offer pre-purchase counseling or homebuyer education, usually free or low cost. From HUD's housing counselor list ↗, retrieved Nov 4, 2026.

Common questions

Does Fairfax County offer down payment assistance?

Yes. We list 1 local program checked against official pages: Down Payment Assistance (First-Time Homebuyers) from Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) (Up to $50,000).

Do I have to be a first-time homebuyer for Fairfax County assistance?

The official pages state: Down Payment Assistance (First-Time Homebuyers): Required.

What are the income limits for Fairfax County down payment assistance?

Published on the official pages: Down Payment Assistance (First-Time Homebuyers): At or below 80% of AMI (about $131,000 for a family of four). Confirm current limits with the administrator.

How does Down Payment Assistance (First-Time Homebuyers) work?

Funds can reduce the first mortgage principal, pay closing costs or buy down points. Source is an FCRHA announcement, so confirm current funding with FCRHA.

Can I combine Fairfax County assistance with statewide Virginia programs?

Sometimes. Virginia also has 2 statewide programs listed here; whether they can be layered with local help depends on each program's rules, so ask both administrators.

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