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FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP)

FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) is a grant for homebuyers in Statewide, Mississippi, administered by Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.

Last verified Source: Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas

The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved homebuyer counseling program
  • Residency: None
  • Must be submitted through an FHLB Dallas member institution. Member cap is $150,000 per offering. Next offering: June 15, 2026 ($3.4M). No cash back at closing.
  • A home in Mississippi

It doesn’t cover

  • Households above 80% of area median income

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 the area median income where the home is

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

Mississippi’s homes

  • 69.3% single-family
  • 1.4% townhouse
  • 5.6% 2–4 units
  • 9.2% 5+ units
  • 14.6% mobile & other

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

$169,800

Mississippi median home value

41.5%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through HUD-approved homebuyer counseling program.

  2. Contact Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas 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 FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP)?

FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) is a grant for homebuyers in Statewide, Mississippi, administered by Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. The FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) provides grants of up to $20,000 per Mississippi household for down payment and closing costs for first-time homebuyers at or below 80% AMI. Funds are disbursed through FHLB Dallas member institutions on a first-come, first-served basis. For 2026, $17 million was allocated across five offerings; $573,204 remained as of June 8, 2026. $20,000 grant (no repayment). No lien. 5-year retention agreement. First-Come-First-Served. Available through FHLB Dallas member banks. Funding comes from Federal.

How much assistance does it provide?

FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) offers up to $20,000 in assistance. The program asks homebuyers to contribute $500 of borrower's own funds toward required down payment or closing costs. The program can be combined with other assistance, subject to the rules of each. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. The assistance is recorded in No Lien (Grant) position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) 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. A homebuyer education course is required, through HUD-approved homebuyer counseling program. Residency requirement: None. Must be submitted through an FHLB Dallas member institution. Member cap is $150,000 per offering. Next offering: June 15, 2026 ($3.4M). No cash back at closing.

What are the income limits?

FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. At or below 80% of HUD area median income. Varies by county and household size. See FHLB Dallas Median Incomes table. 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?

FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse. New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) serves homebuyers purchasing in Statewide, Mississippi.

How do you apply?

Applications for FHLB Dallas Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) go through Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, 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.

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Program terms are set by Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.