Harris County Community Services Department Downpayment Assistance Program (DAP)

Harris County Community Services Department Downpayment Assistance Program (DAP)

Program Category

Down Payment Programs

Max Amount

Up to $23,800

Agency Website

Contact Info

(713) 578-2000
Douglas Croffitt Douglas.Croffitt@csd.hctx.net.

Program Details

Buyer contribution type

$

Income calc method

First mortgage types

Fannie Mae,Fannie Mae HomeReady,FHA 203(b),FHA 234(c),VA

First mortgage terms

Fully Amortizing,Fixed Rate,30-year

Property types

Single Family Detached, Condo, Townhome/PUD

Repayment triggers

The purchased home under this program does not continue to be the principal residence of the homebuyer. The homeowner has breached the terms of the program agreement. The homeowner refinances before the affordability period ends. Death of the last surviving homebuyer, during the period of affordability, unless the property is transferred to the homeowner's heir(s), provided the heir(s) meet the income qualifications, and agree in writing to all of the terms of the Agreement and Deed. The loan will be in default if the borrower fails to maintain required property hazard insurance or fails to pay property taxes.

Limitations

Home must be located in an unincorporated area of Harris County (Outside the city limits of Houston, Pasadena, or Baytown.)

Buyer must have a conditional first mortgage approval before application.