South Carolina program
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A federal income tax credit of up to $2,000 per calendar year for qualified homebuyers, with the credit potentially claimed for the life of the loan under federal tax rules.
Mortgage tax credit
The official page describes a federal tax credit, not a repayable loan. Eligible homeowners claim the credit when filing federal taxes, subject to federal tax rules and continued owner use of the home as a primary residence.
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Qualified South Carolina homebuyers using an approved lending partner, Borrowers using conventional, FHA, VA, or USDA financing, Borrowers not pairing the MCC with SC Housing's bond program
A federal income tax credit of up to $2,000 per calendar year for qualified homebuyers, with the credit potentially claimed for the life of the loan under federal tax rules.
The official page describes a federal tax credit, not a repayable loan. Eligible homeowners claim the credit when filing federal taxes, subject to federal tax rules and continued owner use of the home as a primary residence.
Work with one of SC Housing's approved lending partners to obtain the MCC in connection with an eligible first mortgage. The certificate costs $500, and participating lenders may charge up to a $500 processing fee.
The official SC Mortgage Tax Credit page says the program provides qualified homebuyers with a federal tax credit of up to $2,000 per year, costs $500 plus a possible lender processing fee, and may be used with conventional or government financing but not with SC Housing's bond program.
2026-04-19
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Amount: A federal income tax credit of up to $2,000 per calendar year for qualified homebuyers, with the credit potentially claimed for the life of the loan under federal tax rules.
Repayment: The official page describes a federal tax credit, not a repayable loan. Eligible homeowners claim the credit when filing federal taxes, subject to federal tax rules and continued owner use of the home as a primary residence.
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