HAVEN Pilot Program

HAVEN Pilot Program is a grant for homebuyers in Georgia. The HAVEN Pilot Program provides $15,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible veterans, active-duty military personnel, reservists, National Guard members, and Gold Star family members purchasing homes through ANDP (Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership)'s Veterans Affordable Homeownership Program in Georgia. Assistance is provided as a grant requiring no repayment. $15,000 grant for down payment and closing costs. No repayment required. Available to veterans, active-duty military, reservists, National Guard members, and Gold Star family members. Homes available with 2-week first-look period exclusively for veterans. Homes are new construction or fully renovated and move-in ready. Income at or below 120% AMI. Minimum 640 credit score. Funding comes from Nonprofit.

HAVEN Pilot Program offers up to $15,000 in assistance. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — the administering agency determines any individual award.

HAVEN Pilot Program is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

HAVEN Pilot Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. The program lists a minimum credit score of 640. A homebuyer education course is required. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Must be an Honorably Discharged Veteran, Active Duty Military, Reservist, National Guard Member, or Gold Star Family Member. Must qualify for a mortgage through an approved participating lender.

HAVEN Pilot 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.

HAVEN Pilot Program can be used for Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, and New Construction. New construction is eligible.

HAVEN Pilot Program serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in Georgia.

Applications for HAVEN Pilot 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.