Homebuyer Assistance Program for #100Homes
Homebuyer Assistance Program for #100Homes is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: Standard FTHB requirement; displaced homemaker / single-parent exceptions per HUD.
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- On credit: 600 FICO minimum. Some compensating factors may apply for borderline credit.
- A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved housing counseling agencies including Housing Consultants Group (Greensboro/Guilford), Community Housing Solutions, and OnTrack WNC. 8-hour pre-purchase education plus 1-on-1 counseling required.
- Residency: Property must be located within City of Greensboro corporate limits and be a #100Homes-designated unit. Owner-occupied primary residence.
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- First-time homebuyer (no primary-residence ownership past 3 years). Owner-occupied primary residence within Greensboro city limits. Household income 80%-120% AMI Greensboro-High Point HMFA ($69,700 4p min to $131,450 8p max FY2025). Property must be a #100Homes-designated unit (newly built or substantially rehabilitated under the program). 600 FICO minimum. 8-hour HUD-approved homebuyer education plus 1-on-1 counseling. Minimum $1,000 buyer contribution. Property must pass HQS inspection.
- A home inside Greensboro city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above 120% of area median income
- Homes outside Greensboro
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
120% of Guilford 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.
Where it applies
Greensboro’s homesGreensboro’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 52.3% single-familysingle-family
- 7.5% townhousetownhouse
- 7.7% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 31.2% 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.
$244,800
Greensboro median home value
42.6%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Greensboro
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), Community Housing Solutions, and OnTrack WNC. 8-hour pre-purchase education plus 1-on-1 counseling required..
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through Apply through City of Greensboro Neighborhood Development. #100Homes designated properties listed via City's affordable-homeownership portal and partner CDCs., 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 Homebuyer Assistance Program for #100Homes?
Homebuyer Assistance Program for #100Homes is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Greensboro, North Carolina. Greensboro #100Homes DPA: up to $30,000 deferred forgivable second for workforce buyers purchasing #100Homes-designated affordable units within Greensboro. 80%-120% AMI. 600 FICO. 15-year affordability period. Greensboro Homebuyer Assistance Program for #100Homes: up to $30,000 in down payment / closing-cost assistance for workforce buyers (80%-120% AMI) purchasing homes built or rehabilitated under the City's '#100Homes' affordable-homeownership initiative (launched 2022. partnerships with CDCs, Habitat, and infill builders). Structured as a 0% deferred forgivable second. 15-year affordability term. 600 FICO minimum. Pairs with NCHFA, FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional first mortgages. Funding comes from Local Government, Federal HOME, and Federal CDBG.
Do you have to pay it back?
Homebuyer Assistance Program for #100Homes is forgiven after 15 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by Deferred 0% and forgiven prorated over 15-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?
Homebuyer Assistance Program for #100Homes is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: Standard FTHB requirement; displaced homemaker / single-parent exceptions per HUD. On credit, the program states: 600 FICO minimum. Some compensating factors may apply for borderline credit. A homebuyer education course is required, through HUD-approved housing counseling agencies including Housing Consultants Group (Greensboro/Guilford), Community Housing Solutions, and OnTrack WNC. 8-hour pre-purchase education plus 1-on-1 counseling required. Residency requirement: Property must be located within City of Greensboro corporate limits and be a #100Homes-designated unit. Owner-occupied primary residence. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. First-time homebuyer (no primary-residence ownership past 3 years). Owner-occupied primary residence within Greensboro city limits. Household income 80%-120% AMI Greensboro-High Point HMFA ($69,700 4p min to $131,450 8p max FY2025). Property must be a #100Homes-designated unit (newly built or substantially rehabilitated under the program). 600 FICO minimum. 8-hour HUD-approved homebuyer education plus 1-on-1 counseling. Minimum $1,000 buyer contribution. Property must pass HQS inspection.
What are the income limits?
Homebuyer Assistance Program for #100Homes limits household income to 120% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Household income 80%-120% AMI for Greensboro-High Point HMFA. FY2025: 4p $69,700 (80%) to 4p ~$104,500 (120%); 8p maxes at $131,450. 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?
Homebuyer Assistance Program for #100Homes caps the purchase price as follows: Subject to current #100Homes designated property pricing; typically aligned with HOME 95% AMSP or local affordability targets. Eligible property types include Single-family detached, Townhome, and Condominium. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
Homebuyer Assistance Program for #100Homes serves homebuyers purchasing in Greensboro, North Carolina. The program targets specific areas: Limited to #100Homes-designated affordable-homeownership properties within Greensboro city limits (newly built or rehabilitated under the City's '100 Homes' initiative launched in 2022).
How do you apply?
Applications for Homebuyer Assistance Program for #100Homes go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Apply through City of Greensboro Neighborhood Development. #100Homes designated properties listed via City's affordable-homeownership portal and partner CDCs. 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 Greensboro homebuyersOther programs open to Greensboro homebuyers
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro Homeownership Program (SHLP)Up to $35,000
- Homebuyer Assistance Program for HouseholdsDeferred
- Homebuyer Assistance Program for Public Service HeroesDeferred
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 73 programs for GreensboroProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.