Down Payment Assistance

How it works

The City of Danville’s Down Payment Assistance Program helps low- and moderate-income residents buy a home anywhere throughout the city. The program is described as temporarily on hold at this time.

What the money covers

The assistance is for the lender-required down payment on a home purchase. The home must meet HOME Quality Standards as determined by a City inspector.

Amounts and matching

• The program can cover up to 50 percent of the lender-required down payment.
• The page does not mention a dollar cap, repayment terms, or whether any match is required beyond the lender’s required down payment.

How to apply

• The page directs interested applicants to contact Harold Thomas, HUD Certified Housing Counselor, at 434.799.2343 or hthomas@drhava.com.
• First-time homebuyer counseling is required for all eligible applicants.
• The classes are held at The Center for Housing Education at 135 Jones Crossing, Danville, VA 24541.

Timing and deadlines

• The program is temporarily on hold at this time.
• No reopening date or application deadline is stated on the page.