Program guide
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Who qualifies?
Low- to moderate-income homebuyers, First-time homebuyers, Repeat homebuyers
What support do you get?
Either 4%, 5%, or 6% of the initial principal balance of the mortgage loan for down payment and closing cost assistance; the official page notes that participating-lender program fees can reduce the net assistance actually received.
Do you repay it?
The assistance is a 0% interest, 10-year forgivable second mortgage loan. Buyers must occupy the home as their principal residence.
How do you apply?
If you are a first-time homebuyer, complete a HUD-approved homebuyer education course and obtain the certificate of completion, then contact a participating lender for screening and qualification because participating lenders determine whether you meet the program criteria.
Official source evidence
Official Travis County Housing Finance Corporation materials say the Hill Country Home DPA Program offers either 4%, 5%, or 6% assistance as a 0% interest, 10-year forgivable second mortgage for homes anywhere in Travis County, including the City of Austin.
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2026-04-19
2021-06-03
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Hill Country Home Down Payment Assistance Program
Amount: Either 4%, 5%, or 6% of the initial principal balance of the mortgage loan for down payment and closing cost assistance; the official page notes that participating-lender program fees can reduce the net assistance actually received.
Repayment: The assistance is a 0% interest, 10-year forgivable second mortgage loan. Buyers must occupy the home as their principal residence.
First-time buyer: Unknown
Risk checks preview
What gets flagged before you call a lender
- Hill Country Home Down Payment Assistance Program requires a participating lender.
- Hill Country Home Down Payment Assistance Program can trigger repayment if owner occupancy changes.
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Questions tied to this exact path
- Does Hill Country Home Down Payment Assistance Program require a participating lender for this household and loan setup?
- What occupancy period must be completed before Hill Country Home Down Payment Assistance Program is forgiven after 120 months?
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What you would do next
- Confirm whether Hill Country Home Down Payment Assistance Program requires a participating lender.
- Review the official Program page for Hill Country Home Down Payment Assistance Program.