North Texas Down Payment Assistance

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A Guide to Down Payment Assistant Programs in Texas.

North Texas Homebuyer Assistance

Local Down Payment Assistance Programs

Local programs may help qualified North Texas buyers reduce their upfront down payment and closing costs.

Elite Realty Group helps buyers evaluate location requirements, property eligibility, offer structure, and lender coordination before making a purchase.

Common Program Requirements

Most programs begin with four essentials.

01

Local Property

The home generally must be located within the sponsoring city or approved service area.

02

Primary Residence

Buyers are typically required to occupy the home as their principal residence.

03

Buyer Education

Completion of an approved homebuyer education course is commonly required.

04

Buyer Contribution

Some programs require buyers to contribute part of their own funds toward the purchase.

North Texas Programs

Explore assistance by city or county.

Open each program for a concise overview, then use the official link to review current requirements.

01
Arlington

Homebuyer Assistance Program

Up to $20,000

Designed for eligible first-time buyers, buyers who have not owned a home within the last three years, and certain buyers affected by federally declared disasters.

  • Income limits apply
  • Liquid assets may not exceed $15,000 at closing
  • Continuous-employment requirements may apply
  • Program purchase-price limits apply
  • No-interest, deferred-payment second mortgage
View Arlington Guidelines
02
Dallas

Dallas Homebuyer Assistance Program

More than $40,000

Targeted assistance may be available for qualifying Dallas residents working in designated professions.

  • Citizenship or legal permanent-residency requirements
  • Long-term Dallas residency may be required
  • Income generally between 60% and 80% of AMI
  • Eligible professions may include education, healthcare, libraries, and protective services
  • No-interest, deferred, forgivable second mortgage
View Dallas Program
03
Denton

Homebuyer Assistance Program

Up to $50,000

Denton offers two potential assistance levels for qualified homebuyers purchasing within the city.

  • Assistance options may include up to $14,900 or $50,000
  • First-time or three-year non-ownership requirements
  • U.S. citizenship or legal-residency requirements
  • Income generally limited to 80% of AMI
  • Liquid assets may not exceed $20,000
  • Participating lender and real estate professional may be required
View Denton Program
04
Fort Worth

Homebuyer Assistance Program

Up to $25,000

Fort Worth may provide down payment and closing-cost assistance to eligible buyers purchasing within the city.

  • First-time or three-year non-ownership requirement
  • HUD income limits apply
  • Program sales-price limits apply
  • Application through an approved lender
  • No-interest, deferred, forgivable loan
View Fort Worth Program
05
Frisco

Down Payment Assistance Program

Up to $10,000

This program may assist qualifying first-time buyers employed by the City of Frisco or Frisco Independent School District.

  • Minimum six months of qualifying employment
  • Income limit supplied: $131,989
  • Purchase-price limit supplied: $531,300
  • First-mortgage prequalification required
  • Five-year, no-interest, deferred, forgivable loan
View Frisco Program
06
Mesquite

Down Payment Assistance Program

Up to $10,000

Mesquite may provide up to half of the required down payment, subject to the program maximum and borrower eligibility.

  • First-time or three-year non-ownership requirement
  • Citizenship or qualified-immigration requirements
  • Income at or below 80% of AMI
  • First-mortgage prequalification required
  • Five-year, no-interest, deferred, forgivable loan
View Mesquite Program
07
Plano

First-Time Homebuyers Program

Up to $55,000

Plano offers two potential assistance levels for eligible first-time buyers and buyers who have not owned a home within the last three years.

  • Assistance options may include up to $10,000 or $55,000
  • Minimum credit score of 620
  • Citizenship or permanent-resident requirements
  • HUD income limits apply
  • Cash assets generally limited to $36,000, excluding retirement accounts
  • No-interest, deferred, forgivable assistance
View Plano Program
08
Wichita Falls

First-Time Homebuyer Program

$7,000–$10,000

Wichita Falls may assist eligible first-time buyers and buyers who have not owned a home within the previous three years.

  • Citizenship or legal-residency requirements
  • Income limits apply
  • Cash assets may not exceed $10,000
  • City debts must be paid
  • Purchase-price limit supplied: $209,000
  • No-interest, deferred, forgivable second mortgage
View Wichita Falls Program
09
Tarrant County

Homebuyer Assistance Program

Up to $20,000

Assistance may be available to qualified moderate-income buyers purchasing within an eligible service area.

  • Income at or below the applicable HUD moderate-income threshold
  • Liquid assets may not exceed $15,000
  • Property-location requirements may apply
  • No-interest, deferred, forgivable loan
View Tarrant County Program

Buying in North Texas?

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Review Your Options

This page reflects the program information supplied for this design and is provided for general educational purposes only. Program funding, assistance amounts, income limits, asset limits, purchase-price limits, residency requirements, employment requirements, and forgiveness terms may change. Confirm current details with the applicable city, county, housing agency, and participating licensed mortgage professional.

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