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Fulton County HomeSaver Grant

Fulton County HomeSaver Grant is a grant for homebuyers in Fulton County, Georgia.

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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.

$117,800
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Fulton County’s homes

  • 45.9% single-family
  • 7.6% townhouse
  • 5% 2–4 units
  • 41% 5+ units
  • 0.5% mobile & 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

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program before funds are reserved.

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

  3. 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 homebuyers

Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.

All 80 programs for Fulton County

Program terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.