Find grants, loans, and assistance programs available to Washington homeowners.
Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Down payment assistance for Washington homebuyers
Washington State Department of Revenue
Property tax exemption or deferral for seniors
WA Housing Authority
Multiple programs help Washington homebuyers with down payment and closing costs.
WA Housing Authority
Contact:WA Dept of Commerce at (800) 962-4014 or your local Community Action Agency
WA Housing Authority
Contact:WA Department of Commerce at (800) 962-4014 orcommerce.wa.gov
WA Housing Authority
How to Apply:Contact your county Assessor's office. Application deadline typically December 31. Find your assessor atdor.wa.gov
local health department
Contact:Your local health department or Public Works department
grantWA Housing Authority
Contact:WA Aging & Long-Term Support Administration at (800) 422-3263
USDA Rural Development
Zero down payment, subsidized interest rate mortgages for low and very low-income rural homebuyers unable to obtain conventional financing.
grantU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Grant up to $130,780 (FY 2026) for severely disabled veterans to build, buy, or modify a home to accommodate their disabilities.
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal and state-funded program providing free energy efficiency improvements to low-income homeowners, reducing utility bills and improving home comfort and safety.
USDA Rural Development
Federal program providing loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners to repair homes in rural areas.
Federal Housing Administration
Reverse mortgage for seniors purchasing a new primary residence
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Monthly homeownership assistance for low-income families
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Loans to develop building sites for low-income families in rural areas
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA financing for purchasing VA foreclosed properties
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Half-price homes for law enforcement officers in revitalization areas
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Half-price homes for K-12 teachers in revitalization areas
Fannie Mae
Low down payment mortgage for low to moderate-income borrowers
Freddie Mac
Low down payment options for low to moderate-income families
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Grants for very low-income seniors to remove health and safety hazards
Various State and Local Housing Authorities
Federal tax credit on mortgage interest through local programs
Federal Housing Administration
Mortgage insurance for purchasing condominiums
Federal Housing Administration
Mortgage insurance for disaster victims to rebuild/purchase
Federal Housing Administration
Insured adjustable rate mortgages with caps
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Allows qualified buyers to assume existing VA loan
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Grants and loans for renewable energy systems in rural areas
Federal Housing Administration
Mortgage with increasing payments to build equity faster
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Local programs using CDBG funds for homeownership
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Use Section 8 voucher toward mortgage payments
Federal Housing Administration
Mortgage refinance for underwater homeowners
Federal Housing Administration
Lower initial payments that increase over time
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Refinance to access home equity for improvements
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Mortgage guarantee for Native American homebuyers on trust land
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Technical assistance grants for self-help housing programs in rural areas
Federal Housing Administration
Insured loans for home improvements and repairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Grants for disabled veterans to make home modifications
Internal Revenue Service
Tax credit for residential solar energy system installation
U.S. Department of Energy
Free weatherization services for low-income homeowners
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
50% discount on HUD homes for firefighters and EMTs
Fannie Mae
Up to 3% closing cost assistance for Fannie Mae-owned homes
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA direct home loans for Native American veterans on trust land
Federal Housing Administration
Mortgage insurance for home purchase with low down payment
Internal Revenue Service
Federal tax credit for solar, wind, geothermal systems
Federal Housing Administration
Helps homebuyers and homeowners finance energy efficiency improvements as part of their FHA-insured mortgage.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Provides 50% discount on HUD-owned homes for law enforcement officers, teachers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Allows housing choice voucher participants to use assistance toward homeownership costs including mortgage payments.
Federal Government
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
grantFederal Government
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
loanFederal Government
FHA Section 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance
grantFederal Government
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program
loanFederal Government
USDA Section 502 Direct Loan Program
grantFederal Government
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grants
loanFederal Government
VA Home Loan Guaranty Program
grantFederal Government
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
grantFederal Government
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
grantFederal Government
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)
grantlocal TDHE Programs Available New construction assistance Housing rehabilitation Down payment assistance Title VI loan guarantees Rental assistance Assistance Amount Varies by tribe and program
Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) & Title VI Loan Guarantee
loanFederal Government
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) - Reverse Mortgage
loanU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
FHA-insured mortgage that includes funds to purchase and rehabilitate a home in a single loan with low down payment.
grantU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Grant up to $25,350 (FY 2026) for disabled veterans to adapt a home for independent living.
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