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Odessa Homebuyer Assistance Program

Odessa Homebuyer Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Odessa, 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 minimum 580 credit score
  • A completed homebuyer education course
  • Citizenship or immigration status: yes
  • A home inside Odessa city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Purchases above the $270,632 price cap
  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Odessa

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 Ector 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.

$91,100
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Odessa’s homes

  • 63.4% single-family
  • 2.6% townhouse
  • 5.3% 2–4 units
  • 24.8% 5+ units
  • 3.9% mobile & other

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

$223,100

Odessa median home value

50.6%

built before 1980

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

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.

Questions about this program

What is Odessa Homebuyer Assistance Program?

Odessa Homebuyer Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Odessa, Texas. The City of Odessa Homebuyer Assistance Program provides zero-interest, deferred-payment loans to first-time buyers at or below 80% AMI. For existing homes, assistance is 5% or 10% of purchase price plus up to $3,500 in closing costs (total ≤$13,500). For new construction, DPA ranges from $2,500–$20,000 plus up to $4,000 closing costs (total ≤$24,000). Loans are forgiven if residency requirements are met. Up to $13,500 for existing homes (5-10% down payment + $3,500 closing costs). Up to $24,000 for new construction. Zero-interest deferred forgivable loan. 1% buyer contribution required. Funding comes from Federal (CDBG/HOME).

Do you have to pay it back?

Odessa Homebuyer Assistance Program is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. 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?

Odessa 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. The program lists a minimum credit score of 580. A homebuyer education course is required. Citizenship or immigration status: yes.

What are the income limits?

Odessa Homebuyer Assistance Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. At or below 80% of Area Median Income. 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?

Odessa Homebuyer Assistance Program caps the purchase price at $270,632. Eligible property types include Single-family. New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

Odessa Homebuyer Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Odessa, Texas.

How do you apply?

Applications for Odessa 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.

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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.