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Get Matched Free →MHC Housing Assistance for Teachers (HAT)
Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Up to $6,000
Forgivable if the teacher meets the 3-year service requirement and residency conditions. Converts to a repayable loan if the service requirement is not met.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Must meet credit eligibility requirements of FHA, VA, RD Guaranteed, Fannie Mae, or Freddie Mac.
- First-time buyer required: No
- Geographic restrictions: Property must be in the county where the teacher is employed, and the county must be designated as a critical shortage district by the Mississippi Department of Education.
- Homebuyer education required: No
How to Apply for MHC Housing Assistance for Teachers (HAT)
Contact the Mississippi Home Corporation at (601) 718-4642 for application materials. Must be a full-time licensed teacher assigned to at least 3 instructional periods per day in a critical shortage district. Agree to teach in the district for 3 years starting at the beginning of the school year.