HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE?

The City the Houston offers a variety of downpayment assistance programs to help potential homebuyers purchase new or existing homes. Below are some of the requirements of current programs. Additional requirements may apply. This information is subject to change without notice.

Currently not a property owner
Sales Price, Household income, and other requirements:
 

Home Buyer
Assistant
Program

Houston
Hope
Program

Workforce
Housing
Program

Sales Price Maximum

$200,160

$200,160

$150,000

Area Median
Income (AIM) Limit
Up to 80% AMI Up to 80% AMI 80%  to 110% AMI
Qualifying Areas City-Wide

Houston Hope and
Revitalization Areas-
ONLY

Houston Hope and
Revitalization Areas-
ONLY

Funding Amount(s)

$19,500

$30,000

$30,000

Property Age

New or Existing
Properties

New or Existing
Properties

New 
Properties

Affordability Period

10 Years

10 Years

10 Years


Ability to obtain a mortgage loan and invest at least $500 in the deal
If you or someone you know meets the above
requirements then click on the Down Payment Assistance links below

Source: City of Houston