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HCHFC Houston FTHB DPA

HCHFC Houston FTHB DPA is a deferred 2nd 0% 30-yr from Houston Community Housing Financing Corp. Available statewide in Texas. Up to $22,000 toward a home purchase. For first-time buyers. Income limit: 80% AMI Houston metro.

Up to $22,000
Listed as open as of May 2026

Available statewide in Texas.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limit80% AMI Houston metro
Minimum credit score620
Maximum DTI50%
Homebuyer educationRequired (HFA-approved (Framework, eHome, NeighborWorks, etc.))
OccupationsGreater Houston metro
Property typesSFR, condo
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsFHA/USDA/Conv
Sales price cap$350K
Repayment0% deferred 30-yr
StackingPairs with TDHCA
Source Houston Community Housing Financing Corp·official program page·Listed
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Provider: Houston Community Housing Financing Corp · program details at the provider’s site.

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