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Bryan Homebuyer Assistance Program

Bryan Homebuyer Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Bryan, Texas.

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The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A minimum 640 credit score
  • A completed homebuyer education course
  • Citizenship or immigration status: yes
  • A home inside Bryan city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Purchases above the $273,000 price cap
  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Bryan

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 Brazos 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.

$104,600
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Bryan’s homes

  • 54.9% single-family
  • 3.6% townhouse
  • 11.6% 2–4 units
  • 22.5% 5+ units
  • 7.4% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$227,800

Bryan median home value

33%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Bryan

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program before funds are reserved.

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

  3. 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 Bryan Homebuyer Assistance Program?

Bryan Homebuyer Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Bryan, Texas. The City of Bryan Home Buyers Down Payment & Closing Costs Assistance Program provides $3,500–$14,000 (up to $24,000 in some cases) as a deferred, non-interest-bearing loan to first-time buyers at or below 80% AMI. Repayment is only required upon sale or when the property is no longer owner-occupied. A minimum credit score of 640 and a $1,000 buyer contribution are required. $3,500–$14,000 deferred non-interest loan. 5-year occupancy requirement. Covers down payment and closing costs. Minimum $1,000 buyer contribution. Funding comes from Local/Federal (HOME/CDBG).

Do you have to pay it back?

Bryan Homebuyer Assistance Program is forgiven after 5 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by Sale 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?

Bryan Homebuyer 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 640. A homebuyer education course is required. Citizenship or immigration status: yes.

What are the income limits?

Bryan Homebuyer 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 area median income. 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?

Bryan Homebuyer Assistance Program caps the purchase price at $273,000. Eligible property types include Single-family. New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

Bryan Homebuyer Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Bryan, Texas.

How do you apply?

Applications for Bryan Homebuyer 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 Bryan homebuyers

Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.

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Program terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.