Hall County Homestretch Program
Hall County Homestretch Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Hall County, Georgia.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: 3 years since last ownership
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A minimum 640 credit score
- A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved housing counseling agencies
- Residency: County Resident
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must complete an 8-hour HUD-approved homebuyer education course. Must not have more than 3 late payments in the past 12 months. No bankruptcies within the last 2 years.
- A home in Hall County
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 120% of area median income
- Homes outside Hall 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
120% of Hall 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
Hall County’s homesHall County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 72.2% single-familysingle-family
- 3.1% townhousetownhouse
- 3% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 13.3% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 8.4% 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.
$350,400
Hall County median home value
25.4%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Hall County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through HUD-approved housing counseling agencies.
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through N/A, 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 Hall County Homestretch Program?
Hall County Homestretch Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Hall County, Georgia. The Hall County Homestretch Program provides $7,500 in deferred down payment assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers in Hall County, Georgia. The assistance is structured as a 0% interest deferred loan that is forgiven over a 5-year period, provided the homebuyer maintains the property as their primary residence. Applicants must meet income limits and complete a HUD-approved homebuyer education course. $7,500 in forgivable down payment assistance. 0% interest rate. Loan forgiven over 5 years when maintained as primary residence. No monthly payments on DPA loan. Helps cover down payment and closing costs. Administered by Hall County Housing and Urban Development Program. Funding comes from Local Government.
How much assistance does it provide?
Hall County Homestretch Program offers up to $7,500 in assistance. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — the administering agency determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
Hall County Homestretch Program is forgiven after 5 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by Sale, Refinance, No Longer Primary, Transfer of Title, and Maturity Date. 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?
Hall County Homestretch Program 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. The program lists a minimum credit score of 640. A homebuyer education course is required, through HUD-approved housing counseling agencies. Residency requirement: County Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Must complete an 8-hour HUD-approved homebuyer education course. Must not have more than 3 late payments in the past 12 months. No bankruptcies within the last 2 years.
What are the income limits?
Hall County Homestretch Program limits household income to 120% 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?
Hall County Homestretch Program can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.
Where does it apply?
Hall County Homestretch Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Hall County, Georgia.
How do you apply?
Applications for Hall County Homestretch Program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through N/A. 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 Hall County homebuyersOther programs open to Hall County homebuyers
- Georgia Dream Homeownership ProgramUp to $10,000
- Georgia Dream Peach PlusUp to $10,000
- Conventional 97 LoansGrant
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 78 programs for Hall CountyProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.