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Victoria Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance

Victoria Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance is a grant for homebuyers in Victoria, 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
  • On credit: Must meet lender minimum; typically 620+
  • Residency: City Resident
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Must be a first-time homebuyer (no ownership interest in primary residence in past 3 years); income at or below 80% AMI; must be current on taxes, student loans, and child support; no foreclosure in past 7 years; must demonstrate inability to close without assistance; must obtain mortgage pre-approval before applying; property must be within Victoria city limits
  • A home inside Victoria city limits

It doesn’t cover

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

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 Victoria 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.

$81,300
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Victoria’s homes

  • 61.6% single-family
  • 1.5% townhouse
  • 14.1% 2–4 units
  • 16.6% 5+ units
  • 6.2% mobile & other

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

$207,100

Victoria median home value

49.7%

built before 1980

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

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 Victoria Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance?

Victoria Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance is a grant for homebuyers in Victoria, Texas. The City of Victoria Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program provides up to $5,000 for down payment and up to $5,000 for closing costs (up to $10,000 total) to help low-to-moderate income first-time homebuyers achieve homeownership. Funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program administered by HUD, this non-repayable grant assists qualified borrowers who can secure mortgage financing but lack sufficient funds for upfront costs. Properties must be within Victoria city limits and meet HUD property standards. Up to $5,000 for down payment assistance. up to $5,000 for closing cost assistance. non-repayable CDBG grant. helps low-to-moderate income first-time homebuyers. income limits at 80% AMI. no repayment required. Funding comes from Federal.

How much assistance does it provide?

Victoria Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance offers up to $10,000 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?

Victoria Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Victoria Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance 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. On credit, the program states: Must meet lender minimum; typically 620+. Residency requirement: City Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Must be a first-time homebuyer (no ownership interest in primary residence in past 3 years); income at or below 80% AMI; must be current on taxes, student loans, and child support; no foreclosure in past 7 years; must demonstrate inability to close without assistance; must obtain mortgage pre-approval before applying; property must be within Victoria city limits.

What are the income limits?

Victoria Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. 80% AMI limits (Victoria MSA, approx.): 1 person: $43,900; 2 person: $50,150; 3 person: $56,400; 4 person: $62,600; 5 person: $67,650; 6 person: $72,700. Verify current HUD income limits at huduser.gov. 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?

Victoria Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance can be used for Single Family.

Where does it apply?

Victoria Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance serves homebuyers purchasing in Victoria, Texas.

How do you apply?

Applications for Victoria Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance 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 Victoria homebuyers

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

All 113 programs for Victoria

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