As mortgage rates and home prices continue to strain homebuyers, states are rapidly expanding programs aimed at making homeownership more affordable.

Housing affordability pressures remain severe nationwide. As of May 1, the median price for a U.S. single-family home sat at $449,038, according to HousingWire Data.

Prices vary sharply by state, with Hawaii remaining the most expensive at a median of $1,224,998 — 173% above the national figure. Massachusetts ranks second at $832,450, followed by California at $799,000.

According to Down Payment Resource, there were 2,679 homebuyer assistance programs nationwide as of early 2026. The organization reported that most details ⇒

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