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Buncombe County supported Downpayment Assistance

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Deferred second mortgage Repay later on trigger 2026-04-23
Agency Buncombe County
Support type Deferred second mortgage
Amount highlight Current Buncombe County materials describe county-supported downpayment assistance of up to 10% of the affordable home purchase price, while the current county program guidelines describe a maximum loan amount of 10% of the cost per affordable unit.
Last verified 2026-04-23

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Amount

Current Buncombe County materials describe county-supported downpayment assistance of up to 10% of the affordable home purchase price, while the current county program guidelines describe a maximum loan amount of 10% of the cost per affordable unit.

Type

Deferred second mortgage

Partner-routed county 0% repayable assistance

Repayment

Current Buncombe County materials describe a non-forgivable loan. County guidance says the loan is repaid on sale, refinance, or if the home is no longer occupied as the primary residence.

First-time buyer

Unknown

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Who qualifies?

Income-qualified households at or below 80% of AMI, Homebuyers purchasing an affordable unit for sale in Buncombe County

What support do you get?

Current Buncombe County materials describe county-supported downpayment assistance of up to 10% of the affordable home purchase price, while the current county program guidelines describe a maximum loan amount of 10% of the cost per affordable unit.

Do you repay it?

Current Buncombe County materials describe a non-forgivable loan. County guidance says the loan is repaid on sale, refinance, or if the home is no longer occupied as the primary residence.

How do you apply?

Complete homebuyer education, confirm Buncombe County income eligibility, and then contact Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity or Mountain Housing Opportunities through the county partner path; county materials do not present one direct county intake channel.

Official source evidence

Current Buncombe County materials still support a local downpayment-assistance path, but the county routes applicants to partner organizations instead of one direct county portal and keeps conflicting 10% cap wording across official materials.

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Last verified

2026-04-23

Current Buncombe County partner-routed DPA verified 2026-04-23

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Buncombe County supported Downpayment Assistance

Amount: Current Buncombe County materials describe county-supported downpayment assistance of up to 10% of the affordable home purchase price, while the current county program guidelines describe a maximum loan amount of 10% of the cost per affordable unit.

Repayment: Current Buncombe County materials describe a non-forgivable loan. County guidance says the loan is repaid on sale, refinance, or if the home is no longer occupied as the primary residence.

First-time buyer: Unknown

Timing: Official timing is not published clearly enough yet; confirm before relying on a closing schedule.

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  • Buncombe County supported Downpayment Assistance can trigger repayment on sale or refinance.
  • Buncombe County supported Downpayment Assistance can trigger repayment if owner occupancy changes.

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  • Which events trigger repayment for Buncombe County supported Downpayment Assistance: sale, refinance, non_owner_occupancy?
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  • Review the official Buncombe County Homeowner Resources for Buncombe County supported Downpayment Assistance
  • Carry the lender question kit for Buncombe County supported Downpayment Assistance
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