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Macon Mortgage Assistance Program

Macon Mortgage Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Macon, Georgia.

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The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: 3 years since last ownership
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A minimum 660 credit score
  • A completed homebuyer education course
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Credit score 660-680 minimum; $25,000 max liquid assets; max purchase price $385,000; must purchase within City of Macon boundaries; must complete homebuyer education course prior to closing
  • A home inside Macon city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Purchases above the $385,000 price cap
  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Macon

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 Macon 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.

$64,500
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

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 through First-Come-First-Served, 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 Macon Mortgage Assistance Program?

Macon Mortgage Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Macon, Georgia. The Macon Mortgage Assistance Program provides up to $25,000 in forgivable loan assistance for down payment and closing costs to eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing in the City of Macon. Administered by the City of Macon-Bibb County Economic & Community Development Department. $25,000 forgivable second mortgage for down payment and closing costs. fully forgiven after 5 years of residence as primary home. no monthly payments on DPA loan. compatible with FHA, VA, and Conventional first mortgages. administered by City of Macon-Bibb County Economic & Community Development. Funding comes from Local Government.

How much assistance does it provide?

Macon Mortgage Assistance Program offers up to $25,000 in assistance. 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?

Macon Mortgage Assistance 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, and Transfer of Title. 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?

Macon Mortgage Assistance 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 660. A homebuyer education course is required. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Credit score 660-680 minimum; $25,000 max liquid assets; max purchase price $385,000; must purchase within City of Macon boundaries; must complete homebuyer education course prior to closing.

What are the income limits?

Macon Mortgage Assistance Program 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?

Macon Mortgage Assistance Program caps the purchase price at $385,000. Eligible property types include Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, and New Construction. New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

Macon Mortgage Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Macon, Georgia.

How do you apply?

Applications for Macon Mortgage Assistance Program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through First-Come-First-Served. 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 Macon homebuyers

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

All 79 programs for Macon

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