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Program is available statewide on an ongoing basis through participating lenders; no fixed deadline is stated.
Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Grant (Texas) is sponsored by Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC). TSAHC provides mortgage loans and down payment assistance to eligible Texans. The assistance can be received as a grant, which does not have to be repaid, or a deferred forgivable second lien loan.
This program targets low-income families and underserved populations.
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First Time Home Buyer Grants Are you ready to buy your first home? TSAHC can help. The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) provides grants, mortgage credit certificates and home loans to first time home buyers through the following programs: Homes for Texas Heroes Home Loan Program: for teachers, fire fighters and EMS personnel, police and correctional officers, and veterans.
Homes Sweet Texas Home Loan Program: for Texas home buyers with low and moderate incomes.
Find Out if You're Eligible Take The Eligibility Quiz A 30-year fixed interest rate mortgage loan, several rates and loan options available Down payment assistance (DPA) 3% to 5% of the loan amount You do not have to be a first-time homebuyer DPA provided as a grant (never needs to be repaid) or 3-year deferred forgivable second lien loan Available statewide through a network of participating lenders.
TSAHC does not require borrowers to use an approved REALTOR®, however we provides several resources to help find a REALTOR® familiar with TSAHC’s programs. **First time home buyers can also apply for a mortgage interest tax credit known as a Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC). Non-Profits & Governments Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation TSAHC was created in 1994 as a self-sustaining nonprofit housing organization.
At TSAHC we believe that every Texan deserves the opportunity to live in safe, decent and affordable housing. Our programs target the housing needs of low-income families and other underserved populations in Texas who do not have acceptable housing options through conventional financial channels. All TSAHC programs are offered statewide, with special attention given to rural areas and other select target areas.
Fair Housing: Know Your Rights Homebuyer Toll Free: 877-508-4611 General Toll Free: 888-638-3555
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Low-to-moderate income Texas residents and heroes (teachers, firefighters, EMS, police, corrections officers, veterans); credit score of 620 required per stored data. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows 3% to 5% of the loan amount. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Grant (Texas) is funded by Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Texas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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