TDHCA Press Room

TDHCA brings home buying into focus

Don’t let the dream of homeownership fade away because of high credit score requirements or no money saved for down payment. TDHCA offers first time buyers a fresh angle on home purchasing through quality mortgage products and services!

Picture this:

Minimum FICO score of 620 needed
Low mortgage interest rate for all qualified buyers with FICO scores at 620 and above
Texas Mortgage Credit Certificate and My First Texas Home loan benefits that cover down payment/closing cost assistance

My First Texas Home loans offer up to 5% down payment/closing cost assistance, and can be combined with a Texas Mortgage Credit Certificate for an income tax reduction of up to $2,000 per year!

To learn more about TDHCA’s First Time Homebuyer Programs, find a participating lender near you at MyFirstTexasHome.com or call 800-792-1119.

News Releases

News releases are developed by the Communications and Marketing section of the Division of Policy and Public Affairs to publicize TDHCA program activities. These include application funding cycles, program grant awards, special events, board activities, and other relevant information.

Date	Headline
06/16/2017	State housing agency awards $100K to local organization providing services to migrant farm workers
04/03/2017	State housing agency recognizes Fair Housing Month; encourages Texans to ‘know your rights’

2016

12/06/2016	State housing agency enters into $10 million loan agreement to provide qualified homebuyers with down payment and closing cost assistance
07/29/2016	State housing agency’s $65.3 million tax credit allocation to expand housing options for income-eligible Texans
07/28/2016	State housing agency continues investment in Hidalgo County Self-Help initiatives
07/28/2016	State housing agency continues investment in Webb County Self-Help initiatives
06/24/2016	State housing agency provides additional $578,000 to improve colonia standards in Cameron and Willacy counties
03/21/2016	State housing agency, regional nonprofit to provide energy assistance program in nine East Texas counties
02/05/2016	State housing agency’s $9.96 million to create affordable housing, expand housing choices for low-income Texans

2015

11/19/2015	State housing agency’s $34.5 million package to fund upgrades for Grand Prairie affordable rental property
07/30/2015	State housing agency’s $63.5 million tax credit allocation to expand housing options for income-eligible Texans
07/30/2015	State housing agency’s $700,000 contract to improve living standards in five Starr County colonias
07/16/2015	State housing agency’s $1 million contract to improve living standards in five Maverick County colonias
07/16/2015	State housing agency provides additional $578,000 to improve colonia standards in Cameron and Willacy counties
02/27/2015	State housing agency to contribute to ambitious makeover of 1,590 units of El Paso public housing
01/21/2015	State housing agency’s $6.7 million financing package to expand affordable rental market in Rio Hondo

2014

10/15/2014	State housing agency expands affordable rental market in Copperas Cove with award
07/31/2014	State housing agency allocates $60.1 million in tax credits; financing tool to create 5,400 units of affordable housing
07/31/2014	State housing agency funds new service providers to fight poverty in Aransas, Refugio counties
07/31/2014	State housing agency funds new service providers to fight poverty in Bee, Kenedy and Kleberg counties
07/31/2014	State housing agency funds new service provider to fight poverty in Live Oak, McMullen counties
06/26/2014	State housing agency’s $1 million contract to help county improve living standards in five colonias (El Paso County)
06/26/2014	State housing agency’s $600,000 contract to help county improve living standards in five colonias (Val Verde County)
06/06/2014	State housing agency joins Governor Perry in saluting, promoting affordable homeownership
05/08/2014	State housing agency commits $5.7 million for major upgrades to Big Spring rental property
05/08/2014	State housing agency commits $5.1 million for major upgrades to Marshall rental property
05/08/2014	State housing agency commits $2.3 million loan toward major upgrades to Victoria rental property
04/10/2014	State housing agency moves to restore key energy assistance program to nine southwest Texas counties
01/27/2014	State housing agency’s $37 million funding package to expand Fort Worth’s affordable rental market
01/27/2014	State housing agency’s $969,000 in housing tax credits to increase affordable rental options in Brownsville

2013

12/12/2013	State housing agency invests $3 million to expand affordable rental options in Rio Grande City
10/11/2013	State housing agency awards $1.2 million to expand El Paso’s affordable rental market
10/11/2013	State housing agency awards $442,000 to expand Levelland’s affordable rental mark
10/11/2013	State housing agency awards $1.5 million to expand San Antonio’s affordable rental market
10/11/2013	State housing agency awards $890,000 to expand affordable rental market for Richmond’s seniors
09/20/2013	Director of state housing agency’s Multifamily Finance Division named industry’s ‘2013 Young Leader’
09/12/2013	State housing agency awards $1.2 million to expand Austin’s affordable rental market
07/25/2013	State housing agency allocates $57.8 million in tax credits; financing tool to create 5,000 units of affordable housing
06/14/2013	State housing agency, Governor’s Homeownership Month proclamation promote, support affordable homeownership
05/09/2013	County earns additional $500,000 from state housing agency to expand assistance to colonia residents (El Paso County)
02/25/2013	$12 million federal grant to help Texas house, reduce homelessness among low-income persons with disabilities
02/21/2013	State housing agency’s $3 million loan to expand affordable rental market, housing choice in Midland
01/17/2013	State housing agency sending local nonprofit additional $182,000 to fight, prevent homelessness (Houston)
01/17/2013	State housing agency sending local nonprofit additional $128,750 to fight, prevent homelessness (Austin)
01/17/2013	State awards $1 million to improve housing, lives for colonia residents in Cameron and Willacy counties
01/17/2013	State housing agency’s $3 million loan to lift Lake Dallas’ affordable rental market, increase housing choice
01/17/2013	State housing agency’s $1.45 million loan to continue expansion of housing choice, economy in Johnson City

2012

12/13/2012	State housing agency’s funding package to increase housing choice, add boost to New Braunfels economy
12/13/2012	State housing agency cements deal providing energy assistance, self-sufficiency programs in six area counties (Southwest Texas)
10/09/2012	State housing agency’s funding package to increase housing choice, add momentum to Lubbock economy
09/06/2012	State housing agency’s $1.5 million loan to lift Brownwood’s affordable rental market, increase housing choice
09/06/2012	State housing agency’s $2 million loan to lift Blanco’s affordable rental market, increase housing choice
08/20/2012	State council report: Continue to match employment and health services, local housing programs to reduce homelessness
07/27/2012	State housing agency’s $48.6 million in housing tax credits to expand housing choices, support local economies
07/26/2012	State housing agency awards $1.2 million to county improving housing, lives in colonias (Webb County)
07/26/2012	State housing agency awards $1 million to county improving housing, lives in colonias (Hidalgo County)
06/29/2012	State housing agency: $97 million ready to ease energy cost burden for low-income Texans
06/14/2012	State housing agency: Four great ways to celebrate Homeownership Month and achieve American Dream
06/14/2012	State housing agency sending $8.7 million to local providers working to prevent homelessness
06/14/2012	State housing agency moves to restore energy assistance program in six southwest Texas counties
05/23/2012	Texans encouraged to lower housing costs through Energy Star sales tax holiday
05/11/2012	State awards $125,000 to regional nonprofit helping lift Native Americans into self sufficiency (Dallas)
05/11/2012	State awards $125,000 to regional nonprofit helping lift farmworkers into self sufficiency (South Plains)
05/11/2012	State awards $51,600 to Hidalgo County to help lift farmworkers into self sufficiency
05/11/2012	State awards $125,000 to local nonprofit helping lift farmworkers into self sufficiency (San Antonio)
05/11/2012	State housing agency awards $522,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in Holliday
05/11/2012	State housing agency awards $522,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in Lockney
05/11/2012	State housing agency awards $522,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in Olton
04/17/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in Anson
04/17/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in George West
04/17/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in Madisonville
04/17/2012	State housing agency awards $522,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in McCamey
04/17/2012	State housing agency awards $435,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in Muleshoe
04/17/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in Ore City
04/17/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in Rockport
04/17/2012	State housing agency awards $522,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in Roma
04/17/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in Rusk
04/17/2012	State housing agency awards $522,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in Seminole
04/17/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in Sinton
04/17/2012	State housing agency awards $522,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in Skellytown
04/17/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to replace older homes, revitalize neighborhoods in Wolfe City
04/17/2012	State housing agency awards $1.1 million to regional nonprofit enhancing client stability, neighborhood vitality (West Central Texas)
04/17/2012	State housing agency providing lift to Kaufman’s affordable rental market, increasing housing choice
04/17/2012	State housing agency providing lift to Orange’s affordable rental market, increasing housing choice
04/04/2012	Governor Perry and state housing agency celebrate Fair Housing Month, pledge support for housing choice
03/07/2012	State housing agency awards $2 million to expand rental housing choices in Johnson City
03/07/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to repair, replace substandard housing in Troup
03/07/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to repair, replace substandard housing in Orange Grove
03/07/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to repair, replace substandard housing in New Summerfield
03/07/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to repair, replace substandard housing in Gilmer
03/07/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to repair, replace substandard housing in Agua Dulce
02/17/2012	State housing agency awards $3.6 million for housing helping youth transition out of foster care (Austin)
02/16/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to repair, replace substandard housing in Rising Star
02/16/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to repair, replace substandard housing in Lindale
02/16/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to repair, replace substandard housing in Ingleside
02/16/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to repair, replace substandard housing in East Bernard
02/16/2012	State housing agency awards $368,000 to repair, replace substandard housing in Bullard
02/16/2012	State housing agency makes $300,000 commitment to affordable single family housing in Prairie View, Hempstead
01/18/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to repair, replace substandard housing in the City of Taft
01/18/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to repair, replace substandard housing in the City of Carrizo Springs
01/18/2012	State housing agency awards $542,000 to repair, replace substandard housing in the City of Andrews