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Invest Atlanta - Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program

Invest Atlanta - Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A minimum 620 credit score
  • A completed homebuyer education course
  • Home must be purchased within the Beltline Tax Allocation District (TAD) subareas 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10
  • Must qualify for a 30-year fixed-rate FHA, VA or conventional mortgage loan with an Invest Atlanta participating lender
  • Minimum FICO credit score is 620, with a debt-to-income ratio per automated underwriting approval
  • Homebuyers may not have more than $35,000 in liquid assets
  • Maximum loan limit is $400,000 and maximum CLTV is 105%; there is no maximum purchase price
  • Participants must contribute $1,500 of their own funds; items purchased outside of closing count toward this requirement
  • Participants cannot own interest in any other property
  • The property must be owner-occupied and cannot be manufactured
  • Existing properties must pass inspection prior to closing
  • A home inside Atlanta city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • Households above 140% of area median income
  • Homes outside Atlanta

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

140% 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

Atlanta’s homes

  • 35.6% single-family
  • 5.8% townhouse
  • 6.1% 2–4 units
  • 52.1% 5+ units
  • 0.4% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$439,600

Atlanta median home value

42.7%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Atlanta

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 Invest Atlanta - Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program?

Invest Atlanta - Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Atlanta, Georgia. The Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program provides up to $30,000 in mortgage assistance for civil servants and legacy residents, or up to $20,000 for other qualified buyers, purchasing within Beltline Tax Allocation District subareas 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10. Funds may be used toward the down payment, closing costs, a permanent interest rate reduction, or any combination, and are provided as a 0% soft second mortgage with a 15-year affordability period. Up to $30,000 for civil servants and legacy residents. Up to $20,000 for other qualified buyers. Funds may be used toward the down payment, closing costs, a permanent interest rate reduction, or any combination. Provided as a 0% soft second mortgage with a 15-year affordability period. No maximum purchase price. Funding comes from Local Government.

How much assistance does it provide?

Invest Atlanta - Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program offers between $20,000 and $30,000 in assistance, depending on the award tier a homebuyer qualifies under. Award tier “Civil servants and legacy residents” — up to $30,000. Who qualifies: Civil servants and legacy residents purchasing within Beltline Tax Allocation District subareas 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10. Award tier “Other qualified buyers” — up to $20,000. Who qualifies: Other qualified buyers purchasing within Beltline Tax Allocation District subareas 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10. The program asks homebuyers to contribute $1,500 of their own funds; items purchased outside of closing count toward this requirement. 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?

Invest Atlanta - Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program is forgiven after 15 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. 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?

Invest Atlanta - Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. The program lists a minimum credit score of 620. A homebuyer education course is required. Home must be purchased within the Beltline Tax Allocation District (TAD) subareas 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10, Must qualify for a 30-year fixed-rate FHA, VA or conventional mortgage loan with an Invest Atlanta participating lender, Minimum FICO credit score is 620, with a debt-to-income ratio per automated underwriting approval, Homebuyers may not have more than $35,000 in liquid assets, Maximum loan limit is $400,000 and maximum CLTV is 105%; there is no maximum purchase price, Participants must contribute $1,500 of their own funds; items purchased outside of closing count toward this requirement, Participants cannot own interest in any other property, The property must be owner-occupied and cannot be manufactured, and Existing properties must pass inspection prior to closing.

What are the income limits?

Invest Atlanta - Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program limits household income to 140% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. 120% AMI — 1 person: $99,000; 2 persons: $113,160; 3 persons: $127,320; 4 persons: $141,360; 5 persons: $152,760. 140% AMI — 1 person: $115,500; 2 persons: $132,020; 3 persons: $148,540; 4 persons: $164,920; 5 persons: $178,220. 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?

Invest Atlanta - Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program can be used for Single Family, 2-4 Unit, Townhouse, Condo, and New Construction. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Where does it apply?

Invest Atlanta - Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Atlanta, Georgia.

How do you apply?

Applications for Invest Atlanta - Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program 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.

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