Spartanburg Housing Authority HCV Homeownership Program
Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Housing Choice Voucher applied toward mortgage payments instead of rent. (Grant)
Eligibility
- Income limits: Must be a current Housing Choice Voucher participant in good standing.
- First-time buyer required: No
- Geographic restrictions: Spartanburg area. Vouchers ported in cannot be used for one year.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Spartanburg Housing Authority HCV Homeownership Program
Step 1: Contact the Spartanburg Housing Authority to determine eligibility. The head of household must have been an active HCV participant for at least one year, maintain full-time continuous employment for at least one year, and invest a minimum of $500 of their own funds. Only fixed-rate mortgages of at least 15 years are approved.
Notes
Added March 2026. Section 8 homeownership program where voucher holders use HCV toward a mortgage. Assistance type set to Grant for DB compatibility but functions as ongoing housing subsidy.