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Get Matched Free →Dallas Homebuyer Assistance Program (DHAP)
Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Up to $60,000 in high opportunity areas; up to $50,000 in all other areas
Deferred forgivable second lien loan with no monthly payments required. Forgiveness terms apply based on program guidelines.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). A Targeted Occupations tier (teachers, healthcare workers, first responders) covers incomes from 81% to 120% AMI when funded.
- Purchase price limit: $342,000
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must be a first-time homebuyer or have not owned a home in the past 3 years.
- Geographic restrictions: Must purchase within the City of Dallas city limits.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Dallas Homebuyer Assistance Program (DHAP)
Complete an 8-hour HUD-approved homebuyer education course through a DHAP-approved provider such as BCL of Texas. Get pre-approved by a DHAP-approved lender, then submit an application online through the Neighborly Software portal.