South Carolina · Forgivable loan

SC Palmetto Heroes 2026

$10,000

$10,000 forgivable DPA for teachers, nurses, police, firefighters, vets, and military.

South Carolina's Heroes program provides up to $10,000 in DPA for first responders, teachers, healthcare workers, and military members. The assistance pairs with SC Housing's competitive first mortgage rates.

The state's major military installations — Fort Jackson, Shaw AFB, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and Naval Weapons Station Charleston — anchor a large service member population that benefits directly from this targeted DPA.

Amount$10,000

TypeForgivable loan

Available inSouth Carolina

First-time buyer requiredYes

Minimum credit score640

Multi-unit eligibleSingle-family only

Funding statusFirst-come first-served — program closes when funding runs out.