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Longview First Time Home Buyer Program

Longview First Time Home Buyer Program is a grant for homebuyers in Longview, 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 inside Longview city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Longview

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 Gregg 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.

$80,600
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)
Income limits in Texas

Where it applies

Longview’s homes

  • 61.9% single-family
  • 2.8% townhouse
  • 11.8% 2–4 units
  • 20.3% 5+ units
  • 3.2% mobile & other

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

$202,600

Longview median home value

54.9%

built before 1980

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

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.

Free course · 10 minLongview First Time Home Buyer Program, explained

Questions about this program

What is Longview First Time Home Buyer Program?

Longview First Time Home Buyer Program is a grant for homebuyers in Longview, Texas. The City of Longview provides one-time grant assistance of up to $5,500 to eligible low-income first-time homebuyers purchasing within Longview city limits. Funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership funds. Applicants must complete a HUD-approved 8-hour First Time Home Buyer course. Up to $5,500 grant. HUD-approved education required. CDBG/HOME funded. Funding comes from Federal (CDBG/HOME).

Do you have to pay it back?

Longview First Time Home Buyer Program is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. The assistance is recorded in Grant (no 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?

Longview First Time Home Buyer 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 are the income limits?

Longview First Time Home Buyer Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Low income household (up to 80% AMI). Single person up to ~$47,600; family of 4 up to ~$68,000. 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?

Longview First Time Home Buyer Program can be used for Single-family. New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

Longview First Time Home Buyer Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Longview, Texas. The program gives priority to designated target areas, so the address matters as well as the county.

How do you apply?

Applications for Longview First Time Home Buyer 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 Longview homebuyers

Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.

All 114 programs for Longview

Program terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.