AREAA
GREATER SEATTLE
AREAA Foundation · Greater Seattle
Down Payment Assistance for Greater Seattle Residents
From Dream to Reality, We’re Here to Help You Achieve It.
The AREAA Foundation Greater Seattle First-Time Homebuyer Grant helps eligible low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers with down payment and closing costs.
Grant Highlights
About the Program
Helping Aspiring Homeowners Overcome a Big Barrier
Homeownership continues to be a big part of the American dream. For individuals and families, the journey to becoming a homebuyer takes an extraordinary amount of hard work, thrift, and determination.
The AREAA Foundation Greater Seattle First-Time Homebuyer Grant Program can help aspiring homeowners overcome one of the biggest barriers to achieving their dream and building wealth: coming up with sufficient funds for a down payment and closing costs.
The program is an opportunity for participating members to support affordable, sustainable homeownership for first-time homebuyers while achieving their own community investment goals. Funding for the program is set aside each year from donations.
Who May Qualify
Eligibility
The grant is delivered by the AREAA Foundation directly to eligible homebuyers.
- First-time homebuyer
- Low- to moderate-income homebuyer
- Homebuying in the Greater Seattle area
Please review the application and the program FAQ for complete details. Questions? Email info@areaafoundation.org.
How the Assistance Can Help
Support Where It Matters Most
Grants may be applied to down payment and/or closing costs.
$10,000 Delivered Directly
The AREAA Foundation delivers the grant directly to eligible low- and moderate-income homebuyers at escrow.
Down Payment & Closing Costs
Use the grant toward down payment and/or closing costs, one of the biggest hurdles for first-time buyers.
Works With Other Programs
The grant can complement or supplement many local, state, and federal homeownership programs and initiatives.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Four $10,000 grants are available. Applications are due by October 31, 2026.
Apply for the $10,000 GrantQuestions? Email info@areaafoundation.org
Learn More
Have Questions?
Review the official AREAA Foundation Q&A for the Greater Seattle First-Time Homebuyer Grant.
View Frequently Asked QuestionsThis is an AREAA Foundation program in association with AREAA Greater Seattle. Learn more about the Foundation’s work at areaafoundation.org.