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Albemarle County Homebuyer Assistance Program (ACHAP)

Albemarle County Office of Housing / Piedmont Housing Alliance

Need-based; the current public pages do not publish one universal maximum.

A zero-interest, deferred-payment down-payment loan for eligible first-time buyers purchasing in Albemarle County.

Deferred 0% loan

Locations listed in HomeBase: Albemarle County

This may not be the program's complete service area. Check the provider's location rules for the home you want to buy.

How and when you repayNo monthly payments or interest are described on the current County page. The event that makes the deferred balance due must be confirmed in the buyer loan documents.

Who can apply

About you

Must be an eligible first-time homebuyer.
Piedmont Housing Alliance administers the assistance and completes counseling and underwriting.

The home

The home must be purchased in Albemarle County.

The program makes the final eligibility decision.

Full requirements, documents, and history

Income tables, education requirements, contacts, complete rules, stacking guidance, sources, and change history

Documents needed

Piedmont Housing Alliance information form and intake
Income, household, asset, credit, lender, and purchase documents requested during counseling

Reader request

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Ask HomeBase to re-check Albemarle County Homebuyer Assistance Program (ACHAP)’s current funding, operation, and key terms. Requests help us prioritize the queue; only evidence changes the listing.

What can I combine this with?

Most buyers can use more than one program on the same purchase — a state program under a county one, an employer benefit under both. Taking one when three were available is the most expensive mistake on this site, and it is usually made in silence.

Show what stacks with Albemarle County Homebuyer Assistance Program (ACHAP)(12 to check)

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No published rule either way. One phone call settles it — and the answer can be worth thousands.

Affinity HomeAdvantage Cash RewardsAffinity Federal Credit Union; provided by CU Realty Services/HomeAdvantage
Affinity members who buy or sell through an assigned HomeAdvantage network agent may receive a commission-funded cash reward.
No published rule either way. Many programs at different levels do combine — this is a short phone call, and the answer can be worth thousands.
Here’s the question to ask
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Hello — I'm a homebuyer looking at Affinity HomeAdvantage Cash Rewards.

Can it be used on the same purchase as Albemarle County Homebuyer Assistance Program (ACHAP) (Albemarle County Office of Housing / Piedmont Housing Alliance)?

If it can:
  1. Is there a cap on total assistance from all sources combined?
  2. Do I need to disclose the other program before I apply, or does it matter which I apply to first?
  3. Does using both change the repayment or forgiveness terms of yours?

Thank you.
```
Ask both program offices, not just one. When their answers differ, the stricter answer is the one that applies at closing.
If you asked them, what did they say?
Yes, they combineNo, they don’tThey weren’t sure
Anything they added (optional)Which office answered (optional)The office, not the person. Please don’t include anyone’s name, email, or phone number.
Affordable Loan Solution®Bank of America
Unverified research entry — details not yet confirmed.
No published rule either way. Many programs at different levels do combine — this is a short phone call, and the answer can be worth thousands.
Here’s the question to ask
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Hello — I'm a homebuyer looking at Affordable Loan Solution®.

Can it be used on the same purchase as Albemarle County Homebuyer Assistance Program (ACHAP) (Albemarle County Office of Housing / Piedmont Housing Alliance)?

If it can:
  1. Is there a cap on total assistance from all sources combined?
  2. Do I need to disclose the other program before I apply, or does it matter which I apply to first?
  3. Does using both change the repayment or forgiveness terms of yours?

Thank you.
```
Ask both program offices, not just one. When their answers differ, the stricter answer is the one that applies at closing.
If you asked them, what did they say?
Yes, they combineNo, they don’tThey weren’t sure
Anything they added (optional)Which office answered (optional)The office, not the person. Please don’t include anyone’s name, email, or phone number.
AgFed ARM Closing Cost SpecialAgriculture Federal Credit Union (AgFed)
AgFed pays $1,500 to $3,500 toward closing costs on eligible adjustable-rate purchase mortgages while the temporary offer remains available.
No published rule either way. Many programs at different levels do combine — this is a short phone call, and the answer can be worth thousands.
Here’s the question to ask
```
Hello — I'm a homebuyer looking at AgFed ARM Closing Cost Special.

Can it be used on the same purchase as Albemarle County Homebuyer Assistance Program (ACHAP) (Albemarle County Office of Housing / Piedmont Housing Alliance)?

If it can:
  1. Is there a cap on total assistance from all sources combined?
  2. Do I need to disclose the other program before I apply, or does it matter which I apply to first?
  3. Does using both change the repayment or forgiveness terms of yours?

Thank you.
```
Ask both program offices, not just one. When their answers differ, the stricter answer is the one that applies at closing.
If you asked them, what did they say?
Yes, they combineNo, they don’tThey weren’t sure
Anything they added (optional)Which office answered (optional)The office, not the person. Please don’t include anyone’s name, email, or phone number.
Alliant Advantage MortgageAlliant Credit Union
Qualified first-time buyers may receive an Alliant Advantage adjustable-rate mortgage with no down payment and no PMI on loans up to $650,000.
No published rule either way. Many programs at different levels do combine — this is a short phone call, and the answer can be worth thousands.
Here’s the question to ask
```
Hello — I'm a homebuyer looking at Alliant Advantage Mortgage.

Can it be used on the same purchase as Albemarle County Homebuyer Assistance Program (ACHAP) (Albemarle County Office of Housing / Piedmont Housing Alliance)?

If it can:
  1. Is there a cap on total assistance from all sources combined?
  2. Do I need to disclose the other program before I apply, or does it matter which I apply to first?
  3. Does using both change the repayment or forgiveness terms of yours?

Thank you.
```
Ask both program offices, not just one. When their answers differ, the stricter answer is the one that applies at closing.
If you asked them, what did they say?
Yes, they combineNo, they don’tThey weren’t sure
Anything they added (optional)Which office answered (optional)The office, not the person. Please don’t include anyone’s name, email, or phone number.
APG Federal Credit Union 80/20 MortgageAPG Federal Credit Union
Eligible first-time buyers can finance 100% of an eligible primary-home purchase with an 80% first mortgage and 20% piggyback second mortgage, avoiding a cash down payment and PMI.
No published rule either way. Many programs at different levels do combine — this is a short phone call, and the answer can be worth thousands.
Here’s the question to ask
```
Hello — I'm a homebuyer looking at APG Federal Credit Union 80/20 Mortgage.

Can it be used on the same purchase as Albemarle County Homebuyer Assistance Program (ACHAP) (Albemarle County Office of Housing / Piedmont Housing Alliance)?

If it can:
  1. Is there a cap on total assistance from all sources combined?
  2. Do I need to disclose the other program before I apply, or does it matter which I apply to first?
  3. Does using both change the repayment or forgiveness terms of yours?

Thank you.
```
Ask both program offices, not just one. When their answers differ, the stricter answer is the one that applies at closing.
If you asked them, what did they say?
Yes, they combineNo, they don’tThey weren’t sure
Anything they added (optional)Which office answered (optional)The office, not the person. Please don’t include anyone’s name, email, or phone number.
Apple FCU First-Time Home Buyer MortgageApple Federal Credit Union
A low- or no-down-payment first-time-buyer mortgage with up to 100% combined loan-to-value and reduced PMI.
No published rule either way. Many programs at different levels do combine — this is a short phone call, and the answer can be worth thousands.
Here’s the question to ask
```
Hello — I'm a homebuyer looking at Apple FCU First-Time Home Buyer Mortgage.

Can it be used on the same purchase as Albemarle County Homebuyer Assistance Program (ACHAP) (Albemarle County Office of Housing / Piedmont Housing Alliance)?

If it can:
  1. Is there a cap on total assistance from all sources combined?
  2. Do I need to disclose the other program before I apply, or does it matter which I apply to first?
  3. Does using both change the repayment or forgiveness terms of yours?

Thank you.
```
Ask both program offices, not just one. When their answers differ, the stricter answer is the one that applies at closing.
If you asked them, what did they say?
Yes, they combineNo, they don’tThey weren’t sure
Anything they added (optional)Which office answered (optional)The office, not the person. Please don’t include anyone’s name, email, or phone number.
Atlantic Union Bank Closing the Gap LoanAtlantic Union Bank
An Atlantic Union second-lien mortgage of up to 3% helps cover down payment and closing costs for an eligible primary-home purchase.
No published rule either way. Many programs at different levels do combine — this is a short phone call, and the answer can be worth thousands.
Here’s the question to ask
```
Hello — I'm a homebuyer looking at Atlantic Union Bank Closing the Gap Loan.

Can it be used on the same purchase as Albemarle County Homebuyer Assistance Program (ACHAP) (Albemarle County Office of Housing / Piedmont Housing Alliance)?

If it can:
  1. Is there a cap on total assistance from all sources combined?
  2. Do I need to disclose the other program before I apply, or does it matter which I apply to first?
  3. Does using both change the repayment or forgiveness terms of yours?

Thank you.
```
Ask both program offices, not just one. When their answers differ, the stricter answer is the one that applies at closing.
If you asked them, what did they say?
Yes, they combineNo, they don’tThey weren’t sure
Anything they added (optional)Which office answered (optional)The office, not the person. Please don’t include anyone’s name, email, or phone number.
CBC Mortgage Chenoa Fund - Conventional 97 HomeReady ProgramSL-CBC
Unverified research entry — details not yet confirmed.
No published rule either way. Many programs at different levels do combine — this is a short phone call, and the answer can be worth thousands.
Here’s the question to ask
```
Hello — I'm a homebuyer looking at CBC Mortgage Chenoa Fund - Conventional 97 HomeReady Program.

Can it be used on the same purchase as Albemarle County Homebuyer Assistance Program (ACHAP) (Albemarle County Office of Housing / Piedmont Housing Alliance)?

If it can:
  1. Is there a cap on total assistance from all sources combined?
  2. Do I need to disclose the other program before I apply, or does it matter which I apply to first?
  3. Does using both change the repayment or forgiveness terms of yours?

Thank you.
```
Ask both program offices, not just one. When their answers differ, the stricter answer is the one that applies at closing.
If you asked them, what did they say?
Yes, they combineNo, they don’tThey weren’t sure
Anything they added (optional)Which office answered (optional)The office, not the person. Please don’t include anyone’s name, email, or phone number.
Chase Homebuyer GrantJPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
A nonrepayable Chase grant of up to $5,000 may cover points, closing costs or an interest-rate buydown on eligible DreaMaker, agency, FHA or VA purchase mortgages in qualifying census tracts.
No published rule either way. Many programs at different levels do combine — this is a short phone call, and the answer can be worth thousands.
Here’s the question to ask
```
Hello — I'm a homebuyer looking at Chase Homebuyer Grant.

Can it be used on the same purchase as Albemarle County Homebuyer Assistance Program (ACHAP) (Albemarle County Office of Housing / Piedmont Housing Alliance)?

If it can:
  1. Is there a cap on total assistance from all sources combined?
  2. Do I need to disclose the other program before I apply, or does it matter which I apply to first?
  3. Does using both change the repayment or forgiveness terms of yours?

Thank you.
```
Ask both program offices, not just one. When their answers differ, the stricter answer is the one that applies at closing.
If you asked them, what did they say?
Yes, they combineNo, they don’tThey weren’t sure
Anything they added (optional)Which office answered (optional)The office, not the person. Please don’t include anyone’s name, email, or phone number.
Chenoa Fund Down Payment AssistanceCBC Mortgage Agency
Second-mortgage down-payment assistance for qualifying borrowers through approved lenders, with repayable and forgivable FHA options generally offering 3.5% or 5%.
No published rule either way. Many programs at different levels do combine — this is a short phone call, and the answer can be worth thousands.
Here’s the question to ask
```
Hello — I'm a homebuyer looking at Chenoa Fund Down Payment Assistance.

Can it be used on the same purchase as Albemarle County Homebuyer Assistance Program (ACHAP) (Albemarle County Office of Housing / Piedmont Housing Alliance)?

If it can:
  1. Is there a cap on total assistance from all sources combined?
  2. Do I need to disclose the other program before I apply, or does it matter which I apply to first?
  3. Does using both change the repayment or forgiveness terms of yours?

Thank you.
```
Ask both program offices, not just one. When their answers differ, the stricter answer is the one that applies at closing.
If you asked them, what did they say?
Yes, they combineNo, they don’tThey weren’t sure
Anything they added (optional)Which office answered (optional)The office, not the person. Please don’t include anyone’s name, email, or phone number.
Chenoa Fund DPA Edge Soft Second product for FHA loansChenoa fund
Unverified research entry — details not yet confirmed.
No published rule either way. Many programs at different levels do combine — this is a short phone call, and the answer can be worth thousands.
Here’s the question to ask
```
Hello — I'm a homebuyer looking at Chenoa Fund DPA Edge Soft Second product for FHA loans.

Can it be used on the same purchase as Albemarle County Homebuyer Assistance Program (ACHAP) (Albemarle County Office of Housing / Piedmont Housing Alliance)?

If it can:
  1. Is there a cap on total assistance from all sources combined?
  2. Do I need to disclose the other program before I apply, or does it matter which I apply to first?
  3. Does using both change the repayment or forgiveness terms of yours?

Thank you.
```
Ask both program offices, not just one. When their answers differ, the stricter answer is the one that applies at closing.
If you asked them, what did they say?
Yes, they combineNo, they don’tThey weren’t sure
Anything they added (optional)Which office answered (optional)The office, not the person. Please don’t include anyone’s name, email, or phone number.
Clover Capital Community Hero’s Compassion ProgramClover Capital Mortgage and Clover Capital Homes
Eligible military members, teachers, first responders, healthcare workers and union members may receive 0.5% toward closing costs or prepaids, plus another 0.5% when also using the affiliated real-estate service.
No published rule either way. Many programs at different levels do combine — this is a short phone call, and the answer can be worth thousands.
Here’s the question to ask
```
Hello — I'm a homebuyer looking at Clover Capital Community Hero’s Compassion Program.

Can it be used on the same purchase as Albemarle County Homebuyer Assistance Program (ACHAP) (Albemarle County Office of Housing / Piedmont Housing Alliance)?

If it can:
  1. Is there a cap on total assistance from all sources combined?
  2. Do I need to disclose the other program before I apply, or does it matter which I apply to first?
  3. Does using both change the repayment or forgiveness terms of yours?

Thank you.
```
Ask both program offices, not just one. When their answers differ, the stricter answer is the one that applies at closing.
If you asked them, what did they say?
Yes, they combineNo, they don’tThey weren’t sure
Anything they added (optional)Which office answered (optional)The office, not the person. Please don’t include anyone’s name, email, or phone number.

We only mark a pair confirmed when a published program rule says so and we can cite it. Everything else is honestly unsettled — which is not the same as “no”. Confirm with a housing counselor or your lender before you count on any combination.

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