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Charlotte House Charlotte

Charlotte House Charlotte is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A minimum 620 credit score
  • A completed homebuyer education course
  • Residency: No Requirement
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • A home inside Charlotte city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Purchases above the $350,000 price cap
  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Charlotte

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 Mecklenburg 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.

$117,400
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Charlotte’s homes

  • 51.1% single-family
  • 9.2% townhouse
  • 3.7% 2–4 units
  • 34.6% 5+ units
  • 1.4% mobile & other

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

$385,700

Charlotte median home value

27.9%

built before 1980

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

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 Charlotte House Charlotte?

Charlotte House Charlotte is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Charlotte, North Carolina. City of Charlotte House Charlotte Down Payment Assistance Program providing forgivable loan assistance up to $30,000 for income-qualified homebuyers purchasing within Charlotte city limits. Loan is forgiven at 20% per year over 5 years when the home remains the borrower's primary residence. Up to $30,000 in forgivable loan assistance for down payment and closing costs. loan forgiven at 20% per year over 5 years when home remains primary residence. 0% interest with no monthly payments. available for income-qualified buyers at or below 80% AMI purchasing within Charlotte city limits. Funding comes from Local Government.

How much assistance does it provide?

Charlotte House Charlotte offers up to $30,000 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?

Charlotte House Charlotte is forgiven after 30 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?

Charlotte House Charlotte 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. The program lists a minimum credit score of 620. A homebuyer education course is required. Residency requirement: No Requirement. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

What are the income limits?

Charlotte House Charlotte 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?

Charlotte House Charlotte caps the purchase price at $350,000. Eligible property types include Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.

Where does it apply?

Charlotte House Charlotte serves homebuyers purchasing in Charlotte, North Carolina.

How do you apply?

Applications for Charlotte House Charlotte 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 Charlotte homebuyers

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

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