Frisco Down Payment Assistance Program
Frisco Down Payment Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Frisco, Texas.
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
- Residency: City Resident
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Within Frisco city limits; first-time homebuyers or haven't owned home in last 3 years; income eligible
- A home inside Frisco city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Frisco
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 Collin 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.
Where it applies
Frisco’s homesFrisco’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 69.3% single-familysingle-family
- 3.1% townhousetownhouse
- 1.5% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 25.6% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 0.5% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$642,100
Frisco median home value
1.5%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Frisco
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program before funds are reserved.
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.
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 Frisco Down Payment Assistance Program?
Frisco Down Payment Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Frisco, Texas. City of Frisco grant program providing $10,000 for down payment assistance to income-eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing within Frisco city limits. Income must be at or below 80% AMI. Homebuyer education required. $10,000 grant for down payment assistance. Grant forgiven after 5-year owner-occupancy period. No repayment if home remains primary residence throughout forgiveness period. Homebuyer education required prior to closing. Funding comes from Local Government.
How much assistance does it provide?
Frisco Down Payment Assistance Program offers up to $10,000 in assistance. 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?
Frisco Down Payment 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?
Frisco Down Payment 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. Residency requirement: City Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Within Frisco city limits; first-time homebuyers or haven't owned home in last 3 years; income eligible.
What are the income limits?
Frisco Down Payment Assistance Program 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?
Frisco Down Payment Assistance Program can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.
Where does it apply?
Frisco Down Payment Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Frisco, Texas.
How do you apply?
Applications for Frisco Down Payment 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 Frisco homebuyersOther programs open to Frisco homebuyers
- Targeted Down Payment Assistance ProgramForgivable
- Collin County First-Time Homebuyer ProgramDeferred
- FHLBank Dallas HAVEN ProgramUp to $25,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 115 programs for FriscoProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.