Public Servant Next Door Program

Public Servant Next Door Program is a grant for homebuyers in Texas. The Public Servant Next Door Program helps federal, state, county, and city government employees access non-repayable housing grants of up to $9,000 plus additional down payment assistance up to $24,000, depending on location, household income, and available public-sector programs. There is no first-time homebuyer requirement. The program also includes a free appraisal credit (up to $545), discounted title fees, and dedicated buyer's agent support. Grants up to $9,000 (non-repayable). Total assistance up to $24,000. No application fees. Free appraisal credit. Dedicated buyer's agent. Available for repeat buyers. Funding comes from Various (state, local, and private programs accessed through the platform).

Public Servant Next Door 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.

Public Servant Next Door 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.

Public Servant Next Door Program sets its income limit as follows: Varies by location; income-qualified based on local DPA program accessed. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

Public Servant Next Door Program can be used for Single-family. New construction is eligible.

Public Servant Next Door Program names veterans, educators, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and healthcare workers among the groups it serves. Being named here means the program mentions the group, not that membership alone qualifies an applicant — the rest of the eligibility rules still apply.

Public Servant Next Door Program serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in Texas.

Applications for Public Servant Next Door 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.