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House Charlotte Program 1A

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Forgivable second mortgage Forgivable if occupancy holds 2026-04-19
Agency City of Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services; administered by DreamKey Partners
Support type Forgivable second mortgage
Amount highlight Up to $80,000 total: a base amount up to $30,000 plus a buyer match up to $50,000 for eligible Program 1A purchases.
Last verified 2026-04-19

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Amount

Up to $80,000 total: a base amount up to $30,000 plus a buyer match up to $50,000 for eligible Program 1A purchases.

Type

Forgivable second mortgage

Repayment

Current House Charlotte materials describe Program 1A as a 0% loan with a 30-year term that is forgivable at year 31. The public summary documents do not separately publish the early-sale or refinance trigger language in the overview table.

First-time buyer

Required

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Who qualifies?

First-time homebuyers purchasing within Charlotte city limits, Households at or below 80% of AMI

What support do you get?

Up to $80,000 total: a base amount up to $30,000 plus a buyer match up to $50,000 for eligible Program 1A purchases.

Do you repay it?

Current House Charlotte materials describe Program 1A as a 0% loan with a 30-year term that is forgivable at year 31. The public summary documents do not separately publish the early-sale or refinance trigger language in the overview table.

How do you apply?

Use a House Charlotte approved lender, confirm address eligibility in the city mapping tool, complete at least 8 hours of HUD-approved education and counseling, and have the lender submit the reservation through the House Charlotte process. The official site says reservations are first-come, first-served and limited to 20 per month.

Application timing

Reservations are first-come, first-served and the official site says a maximum of 20 reservations can be issued per month.

Official source evidence

Current Charlotte and DreamKey materials show Program 1A combines a base amount of up to $30,000 with a buyer match of up to $50,000 for first-time buyers at or below 80% AMI. The same materials describe a 30-year term with forgiveness at year 31.

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Last verified

2026-04-19

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House Charlotte Program 1A

Amount: Up to $80,000 total: a base amount up to $30,000 plus a buyer match up to $50,000 for eligible Program 1A purchases.

Repayment: Current House Charlotte materials describe Program 1A as a 0% loan with a 30-year term that is forgivable at year 31. The public summary documents do not separately publish the early-sale or refinance trigger language in the overview table.

First-time buyer: Required

Timing: Reservations are first-come, first-served and the official site says a maximum of 20 reservations can be issued per month.

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What gets flagged before you call a lender

  • House Charlotte Program 1A requires a participating lender.
  • House Charlotte Program 1A can trigger repayment on sale or refinance.

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Questions tied to this exact path

  • Is your team approved to originate House Charlotte Program 1A for this household and loan setup?
  • Which events trigger repayment for House Charlotte Program 1A: sale, refinance?

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What you would do next

  • Confirm the first-time buyer definition before you apply
  • Review the official House Charlotte program page for House Charlotte Program 1A
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