How to apply for a first time home buyer grant in Texas?

Good news — Texas has several amazing programs that can give you free money (yes, really!) to help with your down payment or closing costs. Here’s how to apply:

🏡 Step-by-Step Process

  1. Check Your Eligibility
    • Be a first-time buyer (or haven’t owned a home in the last 3 years)
    • Meet income limits (usually under 80–120% of area median income)
    • Buy a home in an eligible area (most homes qualify)
  2. Pick the Right Program
    • TSAHC My First Texas Home – Up to $25,000 in assistance
    • Homes for Texas Heroes – Special help for teachers, nurses, first responders
    • City & County Grants – Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin and others offer $5K–$15K
  3. Work With an Approved Lender or Broker
    • This is where Trealtorr comes in! We are your Realtor + Mortgage Broker and we’ll match you with the right lender who can unlock these grants for you.
  4. Get Pre-Approved & Apply
    • Once we know your numbers, we fill out the application and get your grant locked in before you make an offer.

At Trealtorr, we make the process easy — no guesswork, no endless forms on your own. We’ll guide you from grant approval → house hunting → closing day so you don’t leave a single dollar on the table.

📲 Call or text us today at +1 (347) 831-6085 — let’s see which Texas grant you qualify for and get you into your first home faster!

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