***Hall County is not currently accepting applications for this program.***
About the Program
The Homestretch Down Payment Assistance Program provides down-payment assistance to income-eligible home buyers who have the capacity to purchase a home but lack the money needed for a down-payment. We offer down-payment assistance up to $7,500 as a five-year deferred payment loan with 0% interest to qualified home buyers who occupy the home as their principle residence for a period of at least five years.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Criteria
In order to qualify for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must earn below 80% of Area Median
- Must be a first-time home buyer
- Must have at least one credit score above 640
- Debt-to-Income Ratio cannot exceed 43%
See the current Income Eligibility Limits (PDF) for this program.
Property Criteria
Additionally, this program contains property eligibility requirements that are as follows:
- Property must be either a single-family detached home or town home
- Property must be located within Hall County
- Property must pass a Uniform Property Conditions Standards Inspection
- Property may not cost more than $165,000.00 for an existing home or $228,000.00 for new construction
Once an applicant is determined to be eligible for this program, it will take 30 days for a check to be drafted for the down-payment funding.