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Funding status: Seasonal
How much assistance
Up to $45,000 in Priority Housing Area; up to $25,000 outside Priority Housing Area
Forgivable loan with 3% interest and 10-year term. Up to $5,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance also available.
Eligibility
- Income limits: 60% to 80% of Area Median Income for El Paso, as published by HUD annually
- Purchase price limit: $184,000
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home in the past 3 years.
- Geographic restrictions: Must purchase within El Paso city limits.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for City of El Paso First-Time Homebuyer Program
Step 1: Check your household income against current HUD income limits for El Paso (60%-80% AMI).
Step 2: Complete a First-Time Homebuyer Counseling Course through a HUD-approved agency such as Project BRAVO or GECU.
Step 3: Contact the City of El Paso Community and Human Development Department to confirm the application period is open.
Step 4: Gather required documents including proof of income, identification, and residency within El Paso.
Step 5: Submit your application when the program reopens.