Midland Homebuyer Assistance Program
Midland Homebuyer Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Midland, Texas.
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 Midland city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Midland
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 Midland 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
Midland’s homesMidland’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 63.7% single-familysingle-family
- 4.3% townhousetownhouse
- 6.1% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 23.2% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 2.8% 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.
$319,200
Midland median home value
36.3%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Midland
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 Midland Homebuyer Assistance Program?
Midland Homebuyer Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Midland, Texas. The City of Midland Homebuyer Assistance Program provides up to $15,000 in financial assistance to low-income first-time homebuyers purchasing within Midland city limits. The HAP loan combines an amortized loan portion (monthly payments at a low interest rate) and a deferred forgivable portion. The loan is fully forgiven after 10 years of owner-occupancy. Buyers must complete homeownership training and contribute at least $1,000 personally. Up to $15,000 assistance. Forgiven after 10 years. Combination of amortized and deferred forgivable loan. Minimum $1,000 buyer contribution. Funding comes from Local/Federal (HOME/CDBG).
How much assistance does it provide?
Midland Homebuyer Assistance Program offers up to $15,000 in assistance. The program can be combined with other assistance, subject to the rules of each. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — the administering agency determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
Midland Homebuyer Assistance Program is forgiven after 10 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. 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?
Midland Homebuyer 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. A homebuyer education course is required. Citizenship or immigration status: yes.
What are the income limits?
Midland Homebuyer Assistance Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Low-income first-time homebuyers must meet HUD income guidelines for 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?
Midland Homebuyer Assistance Program can be used for Single-family. New construction is eligible.
Where does it apply?
Midland Homebuyer Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Midland, Texas.
How do you apply?
Applications for Midland Homebuyer 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 Midland homebuyersOther programs open to Midland homebuyers
- FHLBank Dallas HAVEN ProgramUp to $25,000
- FHLBank Dallas HELP ProgramUp to $25,000
- NeighborhoodLIFT ProgramUp to $15,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 113 programs for MidlandProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.