Douglas County Housing Partnership

Douglas County Housing Partnership is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Douglas County, Georgia. The Douglas County Housing Partnership (DCHP) Down Payment Assistance Program provides up to $15,000 to help low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers purchase a home in Douglas County, Georgia. The assistance is structured as a 0% interest deferred second mortgage that is forgiven after 10 years of owner-occupancy. DCHP is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Douglas County residents with homebuyer education, pre-purchase counseling, and foreclosure prevention services. Up to $15,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance. 0% interest rate — no interest accrues on the loan. Deferred payments — no monthly payments required on the assistance. Forgiven after 10 years of owner-occupancy in the home. Paired with free HUD-approved homebuyer education and pre-purchase counseling. Helps low- and moderate-income families (up to 80% AMI) achieve homeownership in Douglas County, GA. Funding comes from Local Government.

Douglas County Housing Partnership offers up to $15,000 in assistance. The program asks homebuyers to contribute 1% and $1,000. The program can be combined with other assistance, subject to the rules of each. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — the administering agency determines any individual award.

Douglas County Housing Partnership is forgiven after 10 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by Sale, Refinance, No Longer Primary, and Transfer of Title. The assistance is recorded in 2nd Lien position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Douglas County Housing Partnership is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: 3+ years since last ownership. On credit, the program states: Must meet primary lender's credit requirements. A homebuyer education course is required, through Douglas County Housing Partnership (DCHP) - HUD-approved housing counseling agency. Free CHFA-approved First-Time Homebuyer education classes offered monthly. Register at: https://douglascountyhousingpartnership.org/register-for-the-next-class/. Residency requirement: County Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Applicants must contribute at least $1,000 or 1% of purchase price (whichever is greater) from their own funds. Preference given to current Douglas County residents. Must complete a free HUD-approved First-Time Homebuyer education class. Must occupy the home as primary residence for a minimum of 10 years.

Douglas County Housing Partnership limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

Douglas County Housing Partnership can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.

Douglas County Housing Partnership serves homebuyers purchasing in Douglas County, Georgia.

Applications for Douglas County Housing Partnership go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.