Fulton County HomeSaver Grant
Fulton County HomeSaver Grant is a grant for homebuyers in Fulton County, Georgia.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A minimum 620 credit score
- A completed homebuyer education course
- A home in Fulton County
It doesn’t cover
- Purchases above the $350,000 price cap
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Fulton County
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Income limit
80% of Fulton County’s area median income
HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.
Where it applies
Fulton County’s homesFulton County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 45.9% single-familysingle-family
- 7.6% townhousetownhouse
- 5% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 41% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 0.5% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$458,800
Fulton County median home value
32.6%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Fulton County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program before funds are reserved.
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.
Work with a lender who handles the program
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.
Questions about this program
What is Fulton County HomeSaver Grant?
Fulton County HomeSaver Grant is a grant for homebuyers in Fulton County, Georgia. Fulton County HomeSaver Grant provides up to $10,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible homebuyers purchasing in Fulton County, GA. The grant requires no repayment and is designed to help low-to-moderate income buyers achieve homeownership. Up to $10,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance provided as a grant with no repayment required. funds do not need to be repaid as long as the home remains the borrower's primary residence for the required period. available to eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing in Fulton County. Funding comes from Local Government.
How much assistance does it provide?
Fulton County HomeSaver Grant offers up to $10,000 in assistance. The program asks homebuyers to contribute $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.
Do you have to pay it back?
Fulton County HomeSaver Grant is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. 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.
Who qualifies?
Fulton County HomeSaver Grant is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time homebuyer" usually means not having owned a home in the last three years, but the program sets its own definition. The program lists a minimum credit score of 620. A homebuyer education course is required.
What are the income limits?
Fulton County HomeSaver Grant 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.
What kind of home can it be used for?
Fulton County HomeSaver Grant caps the purchase price at $350,000. Eligible property types include Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.
Where does it apply?
Fulton County HomeSaver Grant serves homebuyers purchasing in Fulton County, Georgia.
How do you apply?
Applications for Fulton County HomeSaver Grant 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.
Also for Fulton County homebuyersOther programs open to Fulton County homebuyers
- Fulton County Homeownership Program (HOP)Up to $22,500
- Fulton Homeownership ProgramDeferred
- Georgia Dream Homeownership ProgramUp to $10,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 80 programs for Fulton CountyProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.