City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) forgivable loan program providing up to $30,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance. Loan is forgiven at 20% per year over 5 years of owner-occupancy with no repayment if the homeowner remains in the home. Exclusively for first-time homebuyers within City of Houston city limits. Fixed-rate mortgage required. Minimum $350 buyer contribution required.
Short reads on how it works, in plain language. Free, no sign-up needed to read.
Free course from Hey Prescott
A short, free course on Houston First-Time Homebuyers Program: what it is, who it is for, how it is forgiven, 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.