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Arlington Homebuyers Assistance Program
First-time homebuyers · Income limits · Single Family · Condo · Townhouse
Down payment assistance · Tarrant County
Buying a home in Arlington, TX
2 Arlington programs, 1 county program and 50 statewide.Arlington has 2 programs of its own, 1 more across Tarrant County, and 50 statewide. Here is what each one offers, what the local market looks like, and who near you can walk you through it.
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Arlington Homebuyer's Assistance Program (AHAP)
First-time homebuyers · Income limits · Single-family detached, condominium, townhouse, PUD. Must be primary residence.
Anywhere in TarrantAnywhere in Tarrant County
1 county program1 county program a Arlington homebuyer can also use
1 more program is for homes in Fort Worth. See them 1 program in neighboring cities — for homes inside those cities, not Arlington
- Fort Worth — Fort Worth Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP)
The Arlington marketThe Arlington housing market
Kinds of homes hereWhat’s for sale here, and what the programs accept
Kinds of homes in Arlington
- 59.8% single-familysingle-family
- 6.3% townhousetownhouse
- 6.6% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 25.5% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 1.8% mobile & othermobile home & other
Condos count. 2 of Arlington’s 3 local and county programs accept condos. Tarrant County Homebuyer Assistance Program lists single-family.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25024.
When Arlington’s homes were built
pre-19401970s2020+
33.4%
of Arlington homes were built before 1980. Pre-1978 homes come with a federal lead-paint disclosure.of homes were built before 1980. A home built before 1978 comes with a federal lead-paint disclosure, and some programs require an inspection.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25034.
$110,300
County area median income, 4 people (HUD)HUD area median income, Tarrant County, 4-person household (2026)
$75,171
Arlington median household incomeMedian household income in Arlington (Census, 2024)
25 of the 115 programs here set their income limit as a share of Tarrant County’s area median income, adjusted for household size. See the published limits for Tarrant County
Free help nearbyFree help near Arlington
3 HUD-approved counseling agencies within 15 miles3 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies within 15 miles
3 programs here ask for a homebuyer class first. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.All 3 local programs here ask for a homebuyer class. A HUD-approved counselor teaches it and can walk you through your options. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.
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Across Texas and nationwide
112 statewide & federal programs50 statewide programs, plus federal options
Arlington questions
Does Arlington have its own down payment program?
Yes, 2: Arlington Homebuyers Assistance Program and Arlington Homebuyer's Assistance Program (AHAP). Each is for homes inside Arlington.
Can I use assistance on a condo in Arlington?
2 of Arlington’s 3 local and county programs accept condos. Tarrant County Homebuyer Assistance Program lists single-family. Each program’s page lists the kinds of homes it accepts, and the agency confirms it for the home you choose.
What is the income limit in Tarrant County?
Each program sets its own. 25 of the programs here set theirs as a share of HUD’s area median income for Tarrant County, adjusted for household size. HUD publishes the median each year; the 2026 figure is shown above and on the published limits page.
Where can I take a homebuyer class near Arlington?
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies teach homebuyer classes, and 3 agencies are within 15 miles of Arlington. Create a free account and take the 90-second match to see the ones near you.
ZIP codes
76001 · 76002 · 76003 · 76004 · 76005 · 76006 · 76007 · 76010 · 76011 · 76012 · 76013 · 76014 · 76015 · 76016 · 76017 · 76018 · 76019 · 76094 · 76096
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Sources
Sources: agency sites (July–August 2026), Census ACS 2024 5-year, HUD FY2026, HUD counseling list. Hey Prescott is not a lender.Programs: Hey Prescott catalog of 2,000+ programs, each verified with its agency (July–August 2026). Market: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Income: HUD FY2026 income limits. Counselors: HUD list of approved housing counseling agencies. Hey Prescott is not a lender.