TSAHC Home Sweet Texas
TSAHC Home Sweet Texas is a grant for homebuyers in Texas.
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A minimum 620 credit score
- A completed homebuyer education course, through Homebuyer education may be required depending on loan type. TSAHC-approved online course available through eHome America at ehomeamerica.org. HUD-approved housing counseling agencies also accepted. Visit readytobuyatexashome.com for more information.
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must complete HUD-approved homebuyer education course before closing; property must be primary residence within 60 days of closing; no more than 15% of property used for business purposes
- A home in Texas
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 125% of area median income
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
125% of the area median income where the home is
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
Texas’s homesTexas’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 64.4% single-familysingle-family
- 2.9% townhousetownhouse
- 5.3% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 20.8% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 6.7% 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.
$283,800
Texas median home value
33.2%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Homebuyer education may be required depending on loan type. TSAHC-approved online course available through eHome America at ehomeamerica.org. HUD-approved housing counseling agencies also accepted. Visit readytobuyatexashome.com for more information..
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 TSAHC Home Sweet Texas?
TSAHC Home Sweet Texas is a grant for homebuyers in Texas. The TSAHC Home Sweet Texas Home Loan program provides down payment and closing cost assistance to low-to-moderate income Texas homebuyers statewide. Borrowers receive up to 5% of the loan amount as either a non-repayable grant or a 0% interest 3-year forgivable second lien. Available with FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional 30-year fixed-rate loans through a network of participating lenders. Up to 5% of the loan amount for down payment and/or closing costs. Choice of non-repayable grant or 0% interest 3-year forgivable second lien. Paired with 30-year fixed-rate first mortgage. Available statewide in Texas. Minimum 620 credit score required. No first-time homebuyer requirement. Available with FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional loans. Funding comes from State.
Do you have to pay it back?
TSAHC Home Sweet Texas is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Repayment is triggered by Sale, Refinance, No Longer Primary, and Transfer of Title. 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?
TSAHC Home Sweet Texas is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. The program lists a minimum credit score of 620. A homebuyer education course is required, through Homebuyer education may be required depending on loan type. TSAHC-approved online course available through eHome America at ehomeamerica.org. HUD-approved housing counseling agencies also accepted. Visit readytobuyatexashome.com for more information. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Must complete HUD-approved homebuyer education course before closing; property must be primary residence within 60 days of closing; no more than 15% of property used for business purposes.
What are the income limits?
TSAHC Home Sweet Texas limits household income to 125% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income limits vary by county and household size; up to 125% of Area Median Family Income. Expanded limits available in targeted areas. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. 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?
TSAHC Home Sweet Texas caps the purchase price as follows: Purchase price limits vary by county; consult TSAHC website for current limits by location. Eligible property types include Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, 2-4 Unit, Manufactured Home, and New Construction. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are eligible.
Where does it apply?
TSAHC Home Sweet Texas serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in Texas. The program targets specific areas: Federally designated targeted areas (certain census tracts) offer expanded income and purchase price limits. Consult TSAHC website for targeted area lookup tool.
How do you apply?
Applications for TSAHC Home Sweet Texas 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 Texas homebuyersOther programs open to Texas 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 112 programs for TexasProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.