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Covenant Homeownership Program (CHOP)

Covenant Homeownership Program (CHOP) is a down payment assistance - race-conscious (created by covenant homeownership act 2023) from Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC). Available statewide in Washington. For first-time buyers. Income limit: <=120% area median income.

Amount varies by program
Listed as open as of May 26, 2026

Available statewide in Washington.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limit<=120% area median income
Minimum credit score620
OccupationsApplicant or parent/grandparent must be Black, Hispanic/Latine, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Korean, or Asian Indian AND lived in Washington before April 1, 1968
Sales price capPer first-mortgage program
Amount notesUp to 20% of purchase price + closing costs, capped at $150,000
NotesCreated to remedy past racial covenant discrimination. Pairs with Home Advantage or House Key Opportunity.
Phone877-894-4663
Source Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC)·official program page·Listed
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Provider: Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) · program details at the provider’s site.

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