Core City Homebuyer Incentive Program
Core City Homebuyer Incentive Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in High Point, North Carolina.
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- On credit: Generally 640 minimum (per first-mortgage product).
- A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved housing counseling agencies including Housing Consultants Group (Greensboro/Guilford) and Community Housing Solutions.
- Residency: Property must be within High Point Core City district and serve as borrower's primary residence.
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- PROPERTY MUST BE WITHIN THE DESIGNATED HIGH POINT 'CORE CITY' DISTRICT (downtown / urban-core revitalization area). Owner-occupied primary residence. Maximum sales price $300,000. 8-hour HUD-approved homebuyer education plus 1-on-1 counseling. Minimum $1,000 buyer contribution. Property must pass HQS inspection. Pre-1978 properties require lead-based-paint risk assessment.
- A home inside High Point city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Purchases above the $300,000 price cap
- Homes outside High Point
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Where it applies
High Point’s homesHigh Point’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 63.4% single-familysingle-family
- 7.8% townhousetownhouse
- 6.1% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 21.5% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 1.3% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$235,800
High Point median home value
40%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in High Point
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through HUD-approved housing counseling agencies including Housing Consultants Group (Greensboro/Guilford) and Community Housing Solutions..
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through Apply directly to City of High Point Community Development. Property eligibility confirmed against Core City district map., and are subject to availability.
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 Core City Homebuyer Incentive Program?
Core City Homebuyer Incentive Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in High Point, North Carolina. City of High Point place-based incentive: up to $10,000 deferred forgivable second for buyers purchasing within the designated 'Core City' downtown/revitalization district. Sales price cap $300,000. NOT FTHB-only. 5-10 year affordability period. City of High Point Core City Homebuyer Incentive Program: up to $10,000 in incentive assistance (deferred forgivable second) for buyers purchasing within the designated Core City district (downtown / urban-core revitalization area). Sales price cap $300,000. 0% deferred forgivable second. 5-10 year affordability term. NOT FTHB-only - repeat buyers eligible. Pairs with NCHFA, FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional. Funding comes from Local Government and Federal CDBG.
How much assistance does it provide?
Core City Homebuyer Incentive Program offers up to $7,500 in assistance. Homebuyer contribution: Buyer must contribute at least $1,000 of own funds. 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?
Core City Homebuyer Incentive Program is forgiven after 5 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by Deferred 0% and forgiven prorated over 5-10 year affordability period. Balance due on sale/transfer/refinance/non-owner-occupancy during term. The assistance is recorded in 2 position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Core City Homebuyer Incentive Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. On credit, the program states: Generally 640 minimum (per first-mortgage product). A homebuyer education course is required, through HUD-approved housing counseling agencies including Housing Consultants Group (Greensboro/Guilford) and Community Housing Solutions. Residency requirement: Property must be within High Point Core City district and serve as borrower's primary residence. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. PROPERTY MUST BE WITHIN THE DESIGNATED HIGH POINT 'CORE CITY' DISTRICT (downtown / urban-core revitalization area). Owner-occupied primary residence. Maximum sales price $300,000. 8-hour HUD-approved homebuyer education plus 1-on-1 counseling. Minimum $1,000 buyer contribution. Property must pass HQS inspection. Pre-1978 properties require lead-based-paint risk assessment.
What are the income limits?
Core City Homebuyer Incentive Program sets its income limit as follows: Income guidelines may extend to workforce levels (up to ~120% AMI) given the Core City revitalization objective; consult Community Development for current income tier published with the program. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. The program lists a maximum household size of 8. 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?
Core City Homebuyer Incentive Program caps the purchase price at $300,000. Eligible property types include Single-family detached, Townhome, and Condominium. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
Core City Homebuyer Incentive Program serves homebuyers purchasing in High Point, North Carolina. The program targets specific areas: Designated HIGH POINT 'CORE CITY' DISTRICT - the downtown / urban-core revitalization boundary area defined by City Community Development. Place-based incentive intended to drive owner-occupancy in High Point's central revitalization zone.
How do you apply?
Applications for Core City Homebuyer Incentive Program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Apply directly to City of High Point Community Development. Property eligibility confirmed against Core City district map. 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 High Point homebuyersOther programs open to High Point homebuyers
- City-Wide Homebuyer Assistance ProgramUp to $7,500
- Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance ProgramForgivable
- NC 1st Home Advantage Down PaymentUp to $15,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 71 programs for High PointProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.