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Buying A Home
Do I Qualify?
 Do I Qualify?

Below are City First Homes' Eligibility Requirements. We invite you to contact us if you have any questions.

  • To qualify, your household income cannot exceed the Maximum Annual Income Limits (before taxes) by Household Size. Maximum income limits are 120% of the Washington, DC area median income. There is no minimum income.


    Family of 1 person: Maximum household income of $86,268
    Family of 2 people: Maximum household income of $98,592
    Family of 3 people: Maximum household income of $110,916
    Family of 4 people: Maximum household income of $123,240
    Family of 5 people: Maximum household income of $133,099
    Family of 6 people: Maximum household income of $142,958
    Family of 7 people: Maximum household income of $152,818
    Family of 8 people: Maximum household income of $162,677

    These income maximums only apply prior to buying your home. Your income can rise beyond these limits after you buy your home.

  • The home you buy should be located in Washington, DC.

  • The home you buy should be occupied by the owner for at least six months of the year.

  • If you buy a City First Home, you cannot own another home. If you currently own a house, it must be sold prior to purchasing a City First Home.