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🏡 Austin Community Land Trust (ACLT) – Own a Home for Less!
✅ What is it?The Austin Community Land Trust (ACLT) helps lower-income buyers purchase homes at below-market prices while ensuring long-term affordability.
✅ Who Qualifies?
First-time home buyers earning less than 80% of the area median income (AMI)- Must meet income and household size limits- Must complete a homebuyer education program
✅ How It Works:
- Buyers purchase the home, while ACLT retains ownership of the land.- This reduces monthly mortgage costs and keeps homes affordable for future buyers.- When selling, homeowners receive a portion of the appreciation value. 🏗️ Austin Habitat for Humanity – Affordable Homeownership
✅ What is it?Austin Habitat for Humanity builds and sells affordable homes to income-eligible buyers with a 0% interest mortgage.
✅ Who Qualifies?
- Buyers earning 30-80% of the area median income (AMI)- Must contribute "sweat equity" hours (helping build Habitat homes or volunteering)- Must complete homebuyer education
✅ How It Works:
Homes are sold at affordable prices with low monthly payments.No-interest mortgages make payments even more manageable.📞 Contact:
📍 Website📞 512-472-8788✉ info@austinhabitat.org 🤝 5. Community Wheelhouse – Homebuyer Counseling & Assistance✅ What is it?A nonprofit offering financial education, down payment assistance guidance, and homebuyer counseling.
✅ Who Qualifies?
First-time buyers needing credit improvement or homebuying educationBuyers interested in affordable home programs📞 Contact:
📍 Website📞 512-900-3683✉ info@cwhaustin.com 🌎 6. Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation✅ What is it?Provides affordable homeownership opportunities for low-income buyers in East Austin.
📞 Contact:
📍 Website📞 512-479-6275✉ gndc@guadalupendc.org 🏡 7. Homebase – Affordable Housing & Down Payment Assistance📞 Contact:
📍 Website📞 512-865-6091✉ HomeBase@HomeBaseTexas.org 🏙️ 8. Mueller Affordable Homes Program✅ What is it?Provides below-market homes in Mueller, a walkable Austin community.
📞 Contact:
📍 Website📞 512-703-9202✉ Muellercentral@catellus.com 🚔 9. Homes for Heroes – First Responder & Healthcare Worker Assistance✅ Who Qualifies?
Firefighters, EMS, police, nurses, and teachersMilitary personnel and veterans✅ How It Works:
Receive rebates & discounts on closing costsLower mortgage rates and reduced fees🔗 Homes for Heroes Website
🏡 10. Good Neighbor Next Door (GNND) – 50% Off Homes for Public Servants✅ Who Qualifies?
Law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, and teachers✅ How It Works:
Buy HUD-listed homes at 50% off market priceMust live in the home for 3 years🔗 Learn More
🎖️ 11. VA Loans – Zero Down Payment for Veterans✅ Who Qualifies?
Military veterans, active-duty members, and surviving spouses✅ Benefits:
$0 down paymentNo private mortgage insurance (PMI)Lower interest rates🔗 VA Loan Info
💡 How I Can Help You Get Approved!As a trusted Austin Realtor (@ianofAustin Texas Realtor & Team), I specialize in working with first-time buyers seeking these grants and assistance programs.
✅ Expert guidance on eligibility✅ Connections with lenders who specialize in first-time home buyer programs✅ Help finding homes that qualify
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