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Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation

Loans for Builders and Developers

This program provides loans to housing sponsors for the preservation and development of housing, particularly in the Central City and target areas.

The Fort Worth Housing Trust Fund Housing Developer Fund encourages the private sector to develop housing, especially in the Central City, for households who earn up to 120% of the Area Median Income, established annually by the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). Find out more on the Housing Trust Fund page. 

The fund provides short term financing for pre-development, single-family lot acquisition, single-family development, land acquisition, and multi-family and mixed-use construction. Read the Housing Developer Guidelines to learn more. To apply, download a copy of the Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA). 

Loans for Homeowners

This program provides loans to homeowners for the preservation and rehabilitation of their primary residence.

Through its Fort Worth Housing Trust Fund, the Homeowner Loan Program assists homeowners with minor and substantial repairs, and is offered citywide to eligible borrowers. Loan amounts and loan terms are based on the property location and household income.

Download the Homeowner Loan Program Brochure (PDF, 2 pages, 167 KB)

Download a Pre-Qualification Form for the Homeowner Loan Program (PDF, 2 pages, 169 KB)

Download the Homeowner Loan Program Guidelines (PDF, 12 pages, 144 KB)

View HUD’s Annual Income Limits

Contacts:

Karen Meunier, Housing Program Manager
City of Fort Worth Housing Department
1000 Throckmorton Street 76102
tele: 817-392-8091
fax: 817-392-7328

Who Is Eligible?

To qualify for the Dream Home Program, buyers must meet the requirements outlined in the Closing Costs/Down Payment and Deferred Payment Loan Assistance programs.

How to Apply?

Contact the Housing Department for more information.

For a list of available properties (houses and vacant lots), please call (817) 392-2574.

Financial Assistance

The City provides Closing Cost/Down Payment Assistance and Deferred Payment Loan Assistance Programs to help first-time buyer purchase safe and affordable housing. Up to $14,999 in closing cost, down payment and mortgage assistance may be provided through these programs. For more information, or to set up an appointment with a housing counselor please call Ashley Miller at (817) 392-7390.