See what you qualify for
City programForgivable

Denton Homebuyers Assistance Program

Denton Homebuyers Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Denton, Texas.

Last verified

The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: Must not have owned a home in past 3 years
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Homebuyer education workshop required
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Within Denton city limits; must attend homebuyer education workshop; first-time homebuyers or haven't owned home in last 3 years
  • A home inside Denton city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Denton

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 Denton 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.

$121,100
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Denton’s homes

  • 56.1% single-family
  • 2.6% townhouse
  • 8.1% 2–4 units
  • 29.5% 5+ units
  • 3.7% mobile & other

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

$348,200

Denton median home value

26.9%

built before 1980

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

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Homebuyer education workshop required.

  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 Denton Homebuyers Assistance Program?

Denton Homebuyers Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Denton, Texas. City of Denton program providing 0% interest forgivable loans up to $50,000 for down payment and closing cost assistance to low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers purchasing within Denton city limits. Loan is forgiven over a 15-year affordability period (5 years for loans up to $14,900). Must meet income limits at or below 80% of area median income. Up to $50,000. 0% interest forgivable loan. 5 years (up to $14,900) or 15 years (up to $50,000). Funding comes from Federal.

How much assistance does it provide?

Denton Homebuyers Assistance Program offers up to $50,000 in assistance. Award tier “Standard (Up to $14,900)” — up to $14,900. Who qualifies: Loans up to $14,900 forgiven over 5 years; income at or below 80% AMI. Award tier “Enhanced (Up to $50,000)” — up to $50,000. Who qualifies: Loans $14,901–$50,000 forgiven over 15 years; income at or below 80% AMI. 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?

Denton Homebuyers Assistance Program is forgiven after 15 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. 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?

Denton Homebuyers Assistance Program is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: Must not have owned a home in past 3 years. A homebuyer education course is required, through Homebuyer education workshop required. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Within Denton city limits; must attend homebuyer education workshop; first-time homebuyers or haven't owned home in last 3 years.

What are the income limits?

Denton Homebuyers Assistance Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. 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?

Denton Homebuyers Assistance Program can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.

Where does it apply?

Denton Homebuyers Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Denton, Texas.

How do you apply?

Applications for Denton Homebuyers 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 Denton homebuyers

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

All 114 programs for Denton

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