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Mesquite Down Payment Assistance Program

Mesquite Down Payment Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Mesquite, 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
  • Citizenship or immigration status: yes
  • First-time homebuyers or haven't owned home in last 3 years; US citizen, Citizen National, or Qualified Alien; income at or below 80% AMI
  • A home inside Mesquite city limits

It doesn’t cover

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

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.

$121,100
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

How to apply

  1. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

  2. 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 Mesquite Down Payment Assistance Program?

Mesquite Down Payment Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Mesquite, Texas. 50% of required down payment up to $10,000. no-interest deferred forgivable loan. 5-year term. Funding comes from Federal.

How much assistance does it provide?

Mesquite Down Payment Assistance Program offers up to $10,000 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?

Mesquite Down Payment Assistance Program is forgiven after 5 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Mesquite 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. Citizenship or immigration status: yes. First-time homebuyers or haven't owned home in last 3 years; US citizen, Citizen National, or Qualified Alien; income at or below 80% AMI.

What are the income limits?

Mesquite 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.

Where does it apply?

Mesquite Down Payment Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Mesquite, Texas.

How do you apply?

Applications for Mesquite 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 Mesquite homebuyers

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

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