This program, which covers up to 90% of the original purchase price of the home, is designed to help service members pinched by deflating home values. A copy of the DoD guidelines can be found here:

Download DOD_Guidance

I’ve already listed several homes that fall under this program, and although it is not ideal, any relief for our veterans is sorely needed and appreciated!  In order to apply, please visit the HAP website and download the eligibility and application guidelines to enroll in the program!

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The guidelines for HAP have been revised to also include:

• Military personnel with PCS orders who are unable to sell their homes
• Wounded warriors required to relocate for medical reasons, and
• Surviving spouses of fallen service members

Who Is Now Eligible?

Eligibility requirements for the expanded HAP program are:

• Permanent reassignment requires move of more than 50 miles.
• Reassignment ordered between 1 February 2006 and 30 September 2012 (or earlier date designated by Secretary of Defense).
• Property purchased (or contract to purchase signed) before 1 July 2006.
• Property sold by owner between 1 July 2006 and 30 September 2012, or earlier date designated by Sec. Def.
• Property was the primary residence of the owner
• Owner has not previously received these benefit payments.

What Does This Mean?

Essentially the DoD will reimburse up to 95% of any loss on the sale of your home, provided the home was originally purchased before July 1, 2006.  The DoD MAY also elect to purchase your home from you for up to 90% of it’s current value.

Unfortunately to DoD has not yet released the detailed compensation guidelines, so they will not be approving any applications just yet.  They are, however, recommending that any Military Personnel who may be eligible should submit their applications ASAP.  Applications received now will be held until guidelines are released.

How do I apply?

In order to apply for the HAP program,all you have to do is go to the Hap Website and download the application form.  They have complete instructions there and will be notifying applicants once the guidelines are released.

~Jonathan Benya- Realtor
Century 21 New Millennium
9405-A Chesapeake St
La Plata, MD 20646
301-609-9000 – office
301-653-8116 – cell

Charles County Real Estate Blog
SOMD Home Search
Southern Maryland Custom Homes & Land