Fort Worth Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP)

What is Fort Worth Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP)?

Fort Worth Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) is a grant for homebuyers in Fort Worth, Texas.

• City of Fort Worth grant program providing up to $25,000 for down payment and closing cost assistance to income-eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing within Fort Worth city limits. Income must be at or below 80% AMI. Homebuyer education required.
• Up to $25,000 grant for down payment and closing costs.
• income at or below 80% AMI.
• first-time homebuyers only.
• 5-year affordability period.
• homebuyer education required.
• must purchase within Fort Worth city limits.
• Funding comes from Local Government.

How much assistance does it provide?

Fort Worth Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) offers up to $25,000 in assistance.

• The program asks buyers to contribute $1,000.
• 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?

Fort Worth Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid.

• Repayment is triggered by Sale, No Longer Primary, and Transfer of Title.
• 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?

Fort Worth Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) is open to first-time homebuyers and buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

What are the income limits?

Fort Worth Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and 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?

Fort Worth Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) can be used for Single Family, Townhouse, Condo, and New Construction.

• New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

Fort Worth Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) serves buyers purchasing in Fort Worth, Texas.

How do you apply?

Applications for Fort Worth Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

1. 1

   Take a homebuyer education course

   Required by the program, through HUD-approved housing counseling agencies.

2. 2

   Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

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

3. 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 buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.