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TDHCA My First Texas Home

TDHCA My First Texas Home is a deferred 2nd 0% 30-yr from Texas Dept of Housing & Community Affairs. Available statewide in Texas. Up to $30,000 toward a home purchase. For first-time buyers. Income limit: 80% AMI by county.

Up to $30,000
Listed as open as of May 2026

Available statewide in Texas.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limit80% AMI by county
Minimum credit score620
Maximum DTI50%
Homebuyer educationRequired (HFA-approved (Framework, eHome, NeighborWorks, etc.))
OccupationsStatewide TX
Property typesSFR, condo
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsFHA/USDA/Conv
Sales price capPer county
Repayment0% deferred 30-yr
StackingPairs with TDHCA + MCC
Source Texas Dept of Housing & Community Affairs·official program page·Listed
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Provider: Texas Dept of Housing & Community Affairs · program details at the provider’s site.

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