TDHCA (Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs)

Type

State Housing Agency

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) was created on September 1, 1991. The mission of the TDHCA is to administer its assigned programs efficiently, transparently, and lawfully and to invest its resources strategically and develop high quality affordable housing which allows Texas communities to thrive.


First Mortgage Programs Offered by TDHCA (Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs)
TDHCA FHA Purchase Loan

Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Easy Qualification

FHA program for Texas residents seeking down payment assistance, offered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

Min. Credit Score

620

Min. Down Payment

3.5%

Max. Loan Amount

$472,030 - $571,550

TDHCA USDA Purchase Loan

Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Zero Down

USDA program for Texas residents seeking down payment assistance, offered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

Min. Credit Score

620

Min. Down Payment

0%

Max. Loan Amount

$336,500 - $386,400

TDHCA VA Purchase Loan

Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Zero Down

VA program for Texas Veterans seeking down payment assistance, offered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

Min. Credit Score

620

Min. Down Payment

0%

Max. Loan Amount

$726,200

TDHCA Conventional Purchase Loan

Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Zero Down

Conventional option for Texas residents seeking down payment assistance, offered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

Min. Credit Score

620

Min. Down Payment

3%

Max. Loan Amount

$726,200

Second Mortgage Programs Offered by TDHCA (Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs)
TDHCA My First Texas Home

Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Zero Down

Up to 5% down payment and closing cost assistance for Texas first time homebuyers with either forgivable or repayable assistance.

Min. Credit Score

620

Min. Down Payment

0%

Max. Loan Amount

$472,030 - $571,550

Up to 5.00% of 1st Loan Amount Program Benefit Amount

TDHCA My Choice Texas Home

Best For: Low Credit Scores, Zero Down

Up to 5% down payment and closing cost assistance for Texas homebuyers with no first time homebuyer requirement.

Min. Credit Score

620

Min. Down Payment

0%

Max. Loan Amount

$472,030 - $571,550

Up to 5.00% of 1st Loan Amount Program Benefit Amount

Special Offers from TDHCA (Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs)
TDHCA Texas Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)

TDHCA's Texas Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) is an interest tax credit that is used to reduce your federal income tax responsibility each year. It is specifically for first time homebuyers and veterans and must be paired with TDHCA's "My First Texas Home" program.

TDHCA Bonus Gift Dollars

The Texas Homebuyer Program has partnered with local Housing Finance Agencies in certain eligible counties in Texas to offer free gift funds to be used in conjunction with the TDHCA Down Payment Assistance Programs.

See If You Qualify for TDHCA (Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs) Loans

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