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Housing Authority of Bexar County FSS Program

Bexar County, Texas

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What is Housing Authority of Bexar County FSS Program?

Housing Authority of Bexar County FSS Program is a grant for homebuyers in Bexar County, Texas.

  • The Housing Authority of Bexar County's Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program is a voluntary 5-year program that helps Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing residents build savings through an escrow account tied to earned income increases. As participants' incomes rise, the additional rent contribution is credited to a personal escrow account. Upon graduation, participants can withdraw escrow funds to use toward a home purchase down payment, education, or other goals.
  • Escrow account accumulates as earned income increases.
  • Escrow funds usable for home purchase down payment.
  • Homeownership counseling and education available.
  • Five-year voluntary program.
  • Financial coaching and goal-setting support.
  • Funding comes from Federal.

Do you have to pay it back?

Housing Authority of Bexar County FSS 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?

Housing Authority of Bexar County FSS 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 — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course
  • Citizenship or immigration status: yes

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?

Housing Authority of Bexar County FSS Program sets its income limit as follows: Must be a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or Public Housing participant; income increases tracked to determine escrow credit.

  • 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?

Housing Authority of Bexar County FSS Program can be used for Single-family.

  • New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

Housing Authority of Bexar County FSS Program serves buyers purchasing in Bexar County, Texas.

How do you apply?

Applications for Housing Authority of Bexar County FSS 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 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 buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

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