City of Houston · DPA program

City of Houston DPA

$50,000

Up to $50,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for Houston residents.

Houston-area DPA programs serve buyers in the nation's fourth-largest metro. Houston's sprawling geography offers housing at every price point, from affordable outer suburbs to expensive inner-loop neighborhoods. Local DPA helps buyers access properties across this diverse market.

Amount$50,000

TypeDPA program

Available inTexas

First-time buyer requiredYes

Minimum credit score620

Multi-unit eligibleSingle-family only

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