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NC Home Advantage Tax Credit

NC Home Advantage Tax Credit is a mcc from NCHFA. Available statewide in North Carolina. Up to $2,500 toward a home purchase. First-time buyer status is not required. Income limit: 100% AMI.

Up to $2,500
Listed as open as of May 2026

Available statewide in North Carolina.

First-time buyerNot required
Income limit100% AMI
Minimum credit score620
Maximum DTI52%
Homebuyer educationRequired (HFA-approved (Framework, eHome, NeighborWorks, etc.))
OccupationsStatewide NC
Property typesSFR, condo
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsAll
Sales price capStatewide
RepaymentPermanent
StackingStacks with anything
Source NCHFA·official program page·Listed
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Provider: NCHFA · program details at the provider’s site.

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