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Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Down payment assistance for affordable home purchase. GCRA received $2M county allocation including $1M for workforce housing DPA.
Eligibility
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must be a first-time homebuyer.
- Geographic restrictions: Greenville County
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for GCRA Homeownership Program
Step 1: Contact GCRA at (864) 242-9801 or visit gcra-sc.org. Must pass a SLED background check ($30 fee per household member 18+). Must have good credit and attend a homebuyer education class through the Greenville County Human Relations Commission.
Notes
Updated March 2026. GCRA builds affordable homes and provides DPA to first-time buyers at or below 80% AMI. New county council funding for workforce housing DPA program.