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First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Texas

Texas offers robust homebuyer assistance through multiple state agencies. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) administers the My First Texas Home program, providing up to 5% of the loan amount in down payment assistance. The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) offers the Home Sweet Texas and Homes for Texas Heroes programs, both providing up to 5% DPA as a grant or forgivable loan. The Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETHFC) adds another option with its 5 Star Texas Advantage program. These state programs can often be combined with local city and county assistance for significant savings.

State housing agency: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)

Cities in Texas

Abilene

Taylor County County

Pop. 128,053Median $245,000

Amarillo

Potter County County

Pop. 203,729Median $230,000

Arlington

Tarrant County County

Pop. 400,000Median $315,000

Austin

Travis County County

Pop. 1,007,435Median $520,000

Brownsville

Cameron County County

Pop. 192,044Median $265,000

Carrollton

Dallas County / Denton County County

Pop. 136,000Median $400,000

College Station

Brazos County County

Pop. 131,645Median $335,000

Corpus Christi

Nueces County County

Pop. 317,000Median $240,000

Dallas

Dallas County County

Pop. 1,337,417Median $375,000

Denton

Denton County County

Pop. 159,518Median $370,000

El Paso

El Paso County County

Pop. 683,000Median $250,000

Fort Worth

Tarrant County County

Pop. 1,050,336Median $330,000

Frisco

Collin County County

Pop. 245,470Median $625,000

Garland

Dallas County County

Pop. 252,450Median $300,000

Grand Prairie

Dallas County County

Pop. 212,896Median $340,000

Houston

Harris County County

Pop. 2,319,119Median $335,000

Irving

Dallas County County

Pop. 258,636Median $340,000

Killeen

Bell County County

Pop. 164,045Median $230,000

Laredo

Webb County County

Pop. 264,142Median $234,000

Lewisville

Denton County County

Pop. 139,000Median $390,000

Lubbock

Lubbock County County

Pop. 279,104Median $240,000

McAllen

Hidalgo County County

Pop. 149,000Median $215,000

McKinney

Collin County County

Pop. 215,000Median $510,000

Mesquite

Dallas County County

Pop. 148,848Median $275,000

Midland

Midland County County

Pop. 147,000Median $285,000

Pasadena

Harris County County

Pop. 149,345Median $235,000

Pearland

Brazoria County County

Pop. 129,785Median $375,000

Plano

Collin County County

Pop. 296,718Median $500,000

Richardson

Dallas County County

Pop. 117,700Median $450,000

Round Rock

Williamson County County

Pop. 142,752Median $390,000

San Antonio

Bexar County County

Pop. 1,513,974Median $290,000

The Woodlands

Montgomery County County

Pop. 118,000Median $580,000

Waco

McLennan County County

Pop. 144,000Median $220,000