Fort Bend County HFC Down Payment Assistance Program

Administered by: Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation · County · Repayable Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Up to $5,000 (Repayable Loan)

Must repay when home is sold, refinanced, or transferred to another person. Repaid funds are recycled to assist another household.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: Household income at or below 120% of area median income
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — First-time homebuyer or has not owned a home in the past 3 years
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a home in Fort Bend County, TX
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Fort Bend County HFC Down Payment Assistance Program

Step 1: Have your lender contact Program Administrator Sonia Aldrett at Covenant Capital: 713-383-7273 or Sonia@CovenantCapital.org. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to up to 60 homebuyers per year. Homebuyer education certification is required prior to closing.

Notes

Program announced February 2025. Administered through Covenant Capital nonprofit. Limited to 60 homebuyers per funding cycle.

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