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Frameworks CDC Homebuyer Program

Frameworks CDC Homebuyer Program is a grant for homebuyers in Austin, 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 completed homebuyer education course
  • Citizenship or immigration status: yes
  • A home in Travis County

It doesn’t cover

  • Homes outside Travis County

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

Travis County’s homes

  • 51.5% single-family
  • 4.4% townhouse
  • 5.7% 2–4 units
  • 35.4% 5+ units
  • 2.9% mobile & other

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

$523,000

Travis County median home value

24%

built before 1980

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

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 Frameworks CDC Homebuyer Program?

Frameworks CDC Homebuyer Program is a grant for homebuyers in Austin, Texas. Frameworks CDC is a HUD-approved nonprofit housing counseling agency in Austin serving Central Texas residents. The organization offers HUD-approved pre-purchase homebuyer education ($100 registration fee, 6 modules, available in English and Spanish) and comprehensive housing counseling. Frameworks CDC does not directly provide down payment assistance funds but issues certificates required to access DPA programs in the region. HUD-approved pre-purchase homebuyer education. Certificate required for most DPA programs. Housing counseling services. Mortgage assistance counseling. No-cost counseling for LMI families. Funding comes from Nonprofit.

Do you have to pay it back?

Frameworks CDC Homebuyer Program is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Frameworks CDC Homebuyer 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. A homebuyer education course is required. Citizenship or immigration status: yes.

What kind of home can it be used for?

Frameworks CDC Homebuyer Program can be used for Single-family. New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

Frameworks CDC Homebuyer Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Austin, Texas.

How do you apply?

Applications for Frameworks CDC Homebuyer 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.