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VA Granting Freedom

VA Granting Freedom is a grant from Virginia Housing. Available statewide in Virginia. Up to $15,000 toward a home purchase. For first-time buyers. Income limit: 110% AMI.

Up to $15,000
Listed as open as of May 2026

Available statewide in Virginia.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limit110% AMI
Minimum credit score620
Maximum DTI50%
Homebuyer educationRequired (HFA-approved (Framework, eHome, NeighborWorks, etc.))
OccupationsVA active mil, vets
Property typesSFR, condo
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsVA/FHA
Sales price capPer county
Repayment5-yr military occupancy
StackingMilitary/vets
Source Virginia Housing·official program page·Listed
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Provider: Virginia Housing · program details at the provider’s site.

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