HouseCharlotte Program 1A is the City of Charlotte's primary down payment assistance program for low-income (≤80% AMI) first-time homebuyers purchasing within Charlotte city limits. Provides up to $17,000 as a 0%-interest, deferred forgivable second mortgage with a 15-year HOME/CDBG affordability period. Administered by DreamKey Partners on behalf of the City of Charlotte's Housing & Neighborhood Services Department, funded by federal HOME and CDBG dollars and City general funds.
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Free course from Hey Prescott
A short, free course on HouseCharlotte - Program 1A: what it is, who it is for, when it is repaid, where it applies and how to apply. Based on program data from July 2026. About ten minutes.
5 modules · About 10 minutes
Program details are sourced from public agency data and may change. Confirm eligibility with a Hey Prescott loan officer before applying.