City of Houston Housing & Community Development
The HAP provides up to $50,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to income-qualified first-time homebuyers purchasing a home taxed by the City of Houston. Assistance is structured as a forgivable lien and requires completion of HUD-approved homebuyer education. The process typically takes about six weeks from submission of a complete application.
Assistance amount depends on purchase price and income level; up to $50,000 for standard HAP, up to $125,000 for Harvey HbAP 2.0.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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