Brownsville Down Payment Assistance Program
Brownsville Down Payment Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Brownsville, Texas.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A minimum 600 credit score
- A completed homebuyer education course
- Citizenship or immigration status: yes
- A home inside Brownsville city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Brownsville
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 Cameron 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
Brownsville’s homesBrownsville’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 68% single-familysingle-family
- 2.9% townhousetownhouse
- 8.7% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 15.3% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 5% 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.
$139,900
Brownsville median home value
29.5%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Brownsville
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program before funds are reserved.
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved with the provider 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 Brownsville Down Payment Assistance Program?
Brownsville Down Payment Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Brownsville, Texas. The City of Brownsville Homebuyer Assistance (HBA) Program provides no-interest deferred loans up to $25,000 to low-to-moderate-income first-time homebuyers for the purchase of new or existing single-family homes. Funds are sourced from the HUD HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Minimum 600 credit score required. Participating lenders assist borrowers in completing the HBA application. Up to $25,000 in 0% interest deferred loan. Covers down payment, closing costs, and eligible prepaid expenses. 600 minimum credit score. HOME Investment Partnerships funded. Funding comes from Federal.
How much assistance does it provide?
Brownsville Down Payment Assistance Program offers up to $25,000 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?
Brownsville Down Payment Assistance Program is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Sale, Refinance, and No Longer Primary. 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?
Brownsville Down Payment Assistance Program 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 600. A homebuyer education course is required. Citizenship or immigration status: yes.
What are the income limits?
Brownsville Down Payment Assistance Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Household income at or below 80% of the Brownsville area median family income by household size. 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?
Brownsville Down Payment Assistance Program can be used for Single-family. New construction is eligible.
Where does it apply?
Brownsville Down Payment Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Brownsville, Texas.
How do you apply?
Applications for Brownsville Down Payment Assistance Program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. 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 Brownsville homebuyersOther programs open to Brownsville homebuyers
- Homebuyer Assistance (HBA) ProgramDeferred
- FHLBank Dallas HAVEN ProgramUp to $25,000
- FHLBank Dallas HELP ProgramUp to $25,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 114 programs for BrownsvilleProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.