My First Texas Home Program

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Available Down Payment

About This Program

My First Texas Home Program is available to homeowners in Benbrook, TX.

Statewide program providing down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Texas. Combines a 30-year fixed-rate first mortgage with a zero-interest second lien for down payment assistance. Must complete homebuyer education and meet income limits.

Down payment assistance amount varies by income, loan amount, and targeted area status

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

In Benbrook, TX, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Down payment assistance up to $15,000
  • Must be first-time homebuyer or veteran
  • Income limits apply based on county
  • Zero-interest deferred second lien
  • Homebuyer education course required

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Benbrook, TX can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling applications, subject to funding availability

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Frequently asked questions

How much can My First Texas Home Program provide in Benbrook, TX?

Up to $15,000 down payment assistance.

Who qualifies for My First Texas Home Program in Benbrook?

My First Texas Home Program is open to homeowners in Benbrook, TX. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for My First Texas Home Program in Benbrook, TX?

Apply directly with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs using the official program link on this page or call (877) 508-4611. There is no middleman and no fee.

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