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    Baltimore County Down Payment Assistance

    Baltimore County offers a mix of state and county-level programs. Buyers in Towson, Catonsville, and Dundalk may benefit from layered assistance.

    Last updated: September 1, 2026

    Programs that may apply in Baltimore County

    Maryland Mortgage Program

    State first-mortgage with optional DPA.

    Baltimore County Settlement Expense Loan Program

    Local closing-cost assistance for eligible county buyers.

    Common buyer scenarios

    • First-time buyer in Towson using county + state assistance
    • Buyer in Catonsville exploring SmartBuy for student loans

    Baltimore County buyer questions

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    Maryland.FirstTimeBuyer

    The trusted "start here" resource for Maryland and DC buyers who want to use down payment assistance and first-time buyer programs to buy with less out of pocket.

    Reach Out

    Call/Text (301) 835-1810

    Email listwithronnie@gmail.com

    6710 Oxon Hill Road, Suite 460, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

    Resources

    Ronnie Gilmer, REALTOR® · Samson Properties · Serving Maryland & DC · Equal Housing Opportunity. Independently operated; not affiliated with any government agency or the Maryland Mortgage Program. Program guidelines change — verify current eligibility with a licensed lender.

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