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Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) - HOME Investment Partnership Program

San Angelo, Texas

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Income limit

80% AMI

Of area median income; varies by county and household size

Price cap

$266,000

Highest purchase price the program allows

Repayment

Forgivable

Forgiven after 5 years

What is Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) - HOME Investment Partnership Program?

Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) - HOME Investment Partnership Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in San Angelo, Texas.

  • San Angelo HAP HOME-funded FTHB DPA up to $20,000 forgivable second; 0%, 5-yr forgiveness; max purchase $209K-$266K; 80% AMI Tom Green County.
  • City of San Angelo's Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) - HUD HOME-funded - provides up to $20,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for FTHBs within San Angelo city limits. Structured as a deferred 0% forgivable second mortgage with 5-year forgiveness. Maximum purchase price $209,000-$266,000 by HH size.
  • Funding comes from Local and HOME.

Do you have to pay it back?

Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) - HOME Investment Partnership Program is forgiven after 5 years, so a buyer who stays that long does not repay it.

  • Repayment is triggered by 20% per year forgiveness over 5 years and pro-rata recapture during HOME affordability period.
  • 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?

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

The program requires

  • First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: FTHB waived for displaced homemakers.
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: 620 minimum FICO.
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved 8-hour homebuyer education required.
  • Residency: Property within San Angelo city limits.
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or qualifying non-permanent resident alien per HOME.
  • FTHB required. Property within San Angelo city limits. Income <=80% AMI San Angelo MSA ($43,700-$82,400 by HH size). Maximum purchase $209,000-$266,000 by HH. 620 FICO. HUD-approved 8-hour education. $500 borrower investment. Owner-occupancy required. HQS inspection. HOME affordability period.

The program excludes

  • Manufactured homes
  • Purchases above the $266,000 price cap
  • Households above 80% of area median income

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

What are the income limits?

Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) - HOME Investment Partnership Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size.

  • <=80% AMI San Angelo MSA: $43,700 (1-person) to $82,400 (8-person) HH size.
  • The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower&rsquo;s.
  • The program lists a maximum household size of 8.
  • 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?

Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) - HOME Investment Partnership Program caps the purchase price at $266,000.

  • Eligible property types include Single-family detached, townhouse, condominium, PUD.
  • New construction is eligible.
  • Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Is there eligibility for specific groups?

Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) - HOME Investment Partnership Program names veterans, active-duty service members, reservists and National Guard members, and surviving spouses among the groups it serves.

  • Being named here means the program mentions the group, not that membership alone qualifies an applicant — the rest of the eligibility rules still apply.

Where does it apply?

Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) - HOME Investment Partnership Program serves buyers purchasing in San Angelo, Texas.

How do you apply?

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

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through HUD-approved 8-hour homebuyer education required..

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through Apply through City of San Angelo Community & Housing Support., 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 buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

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