Grand Prairie Buying Power Program
Grand Prairie Buying Power Program is a grant for homebuyers in Grand Prairie, Texas.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A minimum 620 credit score
- A completed homebuyer education course
- Residency: City Resident
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Within Grand Prairie city limits; first-time homebuyers or haven't owned home in last 3 years; income eligible
- A home inside Grand Prairie city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Grand Prairie
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 Dallas 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
Grand Prairie’s homesGrand Prairie’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 61.7% single-familysingle-family
- 5.5% townhousetownhouse
- 5.2% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 24.6% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 2.9% 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.
$295,500
Grand Prairie median home value
31%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Grand Prairie
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 Grand Prairie Buying Power Program?
Grand Prairie Buying Power Program is a grant for homebuyers in Grand Prairie, Texas. City of Grand Prairie grant program providing $7,500 for down payment assistance to income-eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing within Grand Prairie city limits. Income must be at or below 80% AMI. Up to $7,500 for down payment and closing costs. Funding comes from Local Government.
How much assistance does it provide?
Grand Prairie Buying Power Program offers up to $7,500 in assistance. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — the administering agency determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
Grand Prairie Buying Power Program is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. 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?
Grand Prairie Buying Power 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 620. A homebuyer education course is required. Residency requirement: City Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Within Grand Prairie city limits; first-time homebuyers or haven't owned home in last 3 years; income eligible.
What are the income limits?
Grand Prairie Buying Power 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?
Grand Prairie Buying Power Program can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.
Where does it apply?
Grand Prairie Buying Power Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Grand Prairie, Texas.
How do you apply?
Applications for Grand Prairie Buying Power 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 Grand Prairie homebuyersOther programs open to Grand Prairie homebuyers
- Buying Power ProgramGrant
- Dallas County UPCAP ProgramUp to $7,500
- Upfront Cost Assistance Program (UPCAP)Forgivable
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 116 programs for Grand PrairieProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.