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Corpus Christi Homebuyer Assistance Program
First-time homebuyers · Income limits · Single Family
Down payment assistance · Nueces County
Buying a home in Corpus Christi, TX
3 Corpus Christi programs and 50 statewide.Corpus Christi has 3 programs of its own, 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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Corpus Christi’s own programs
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Nueces County Down Payment Assistance
First-time homebuyers · New construction · Income limits · Single-family
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Homebuyer Assistance Program
First-time homebuyers · Income limits · Single-family detached, townhouse, condominium, PUD.
The Corpus Christi marketThe Corpus Christi housing market
Kinds of homes hereWhat’s for sale here, and what the programs accept
Kinds of homes in Corpus Christi
- 64.4% single-familysingle-family
- 2.1% townhousetownhouse
- 8.4% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 21.7% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 3.4% mobile & othermobile home & other
Condos count. 1 of Corpus Christi’s 3 local and county programs accept condos. Corpus Christi Homebuyer Assistance Program lists single family. Nueces County Down Payment Assistance lists single-family.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25024.
When Corpus Christi’s homes were built
pre-19401970s2020+
46.1%
of Corpus Christi 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.
$83,700
County area median income, 4 people (HUD)HUD area median income, Nueces County, 4-person household (2026)
$67,394
Corpus Christi median household incomeMedian household income in Corpus Christi (Census, 2024)
25 of the 115 programs here set their income limit as a share of Nueces County’s area median income, adjusted for household size. See the published limits for Nueces County
Free help nearbyFree help near Corpus Christi
Free help from a HUD-approved housing counselorFree help from a HUD-approved housing counselor
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
Corpus Christi questions
Does Corpus Christi have its own down payment program?
Yes, 3: Corpus Christi Homebuyer Assistance Program, Nueces County Down Payment Assistance and Homebuyer Assistance Program. Each is for homes inside Corpus Christi.
Can I use assistance on a condo in Corpus Christi?
1 of Corpus Christi’s 3 local and county programs accept condos. Corpus Christi Homebuyer Assistance Program lists single family. Nueces County Down Payment Assistance 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 Nueces County?
Each program sets its own. 25 of the programs here set theirs as a share of HUD’s area median income for Nueces 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 Corpus Christi?
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies teach homebuyer classes. Create a free account and take the 90-second match to see the ones near you.
ZIP codes
78401 · 78402 · 78403 · 78404 · 78405 · 78406 · 78407 · 78408 · 78409 · 78410 · 78411 · 78412 · 78413 · 78414 · 78415 · 78416 · 78417 · 78418 · 78419 · 78426 · 78427 · 78460 · 78461 · 78463 · 78465 · 78466 · 78467 · 78468 · 78469 · 78470 · 78471 · 78472 · 78473 · 78474 · 78475 · 78476 · 78477 · 78478 · 78480
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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.