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El Paso Housing Finance Corporation Mi Casa Grant Program

El Paso Housing Finance Corporation Mi Casa Grant Program is a grant for homebuyers in El Paso, 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 El Paso city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Homes outside El Paso

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

Where it applies

El Paso’s homes

  • 67% single-family
  • 3.4% townhouse
  • 7.6% 2–4 units
  • 18.8% 5+ units
  • 3.1% mobile & other

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

$184,500

El Paso median home value

44.1%

built before 1980

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

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 El Paso Housing Finance Corporation Mi Casa Grant Program?

El Paso Housing Finance Corporation Mi Casa Grant Program is a grant for homebuyers in El Paso, Texas. The Mi Casa Homebuyer Grant Program from El Paso Housing Finance Corporation provides a true grant (no repayment required) of up to 4% of the mortgage amount — up to $20,000 — for down payment and closing costs on homes within El Paso city limits. Buyers receive a competitive 30-year fixed-rate government-backed mortgage. First-time homebuyer status is generally required, with exceptions for targeted area purchases and veterans. Up to $20,000 grant. No repayment required. 4% of loan amount. FHA/VA/USDA eligible. Funding comes from Local.

Do you have to pay it back?

El Paso Housing Finance Corporation Mi Casa Grant Program is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. The assistance is recorded in Grant (no 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?

El Paso Housing Finance Corporation Mi Casa Grant 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?

El Paso Housing Finance Corporation Mi Casa Grant Program sets its income limit as follows: Non-targeted areas: $90,600 (1-2 people), $105,340 (3+ people); Targeted areas: $109,920 (1-2 people), $128,240 (3+ people). 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?

El Paso Housing Finance Corporation Mi Casa Grant Program caps the purchase price as follows: Within El Paso city limits; subject to program purchase price limits. Eligible property types include Single-family. New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

El Paso Housing Finance Corporation Mi Casa Grant Program serves homebuyers purchasing in El Paso, Texas. The program gives priority to designated target areas, so the address matters as well as the county.

How do you apply?

Applications for El Paso Housing Finance Corporation Mi Casa Grant 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.

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