City of Plano FTHB Program - CDBG Option
Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Up to $10,000 (Forgivable Loan)
Forgiven after 5-year affordability period. 0% interest deferred loan in second lien position.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income (Dallas HUD AMI)
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home in the past 3 years.
- Credit score minimum: 620
- Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a home within Plano city limits. Property must be a single-family home, townhome, or condominium.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for City of Plano FTHB Program - CDBG Option
Step 1: Contact the City of Plano Community Services Division at 972-208-8183. Applicants must attend an 8-hour First Time Homebuyer class held by the City and receive housing counseling from a HUD-approved agency. Cash assets must be under $30,000. Primary borrower must have at least one year of employment.
Notes
Funded through HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Homebuyers with a credit score of 700 or higher may qualify for increased debt ratios (36% front-end, 45% back-end) with 3-month cash reserve.