Resources for Homeowners & Renters

​ DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

The City of Charlotte has two different down payment assistance programs to help address the needs of our growing community: HouseCharlotte & Community Heroes. Browse below for more information on both of these beneficial programs.

HouseCharlotte Program

Program Features:

The HouseCharlotte program provides 5-year,10-year, or 15-year deferred, forgivable loans to qualified applicants. Funds can be used for downpayment, closing cost or interest rate buy down.

• Funding up to $7​,500 for families with income above 80% Area Median Income (AMI), up to 110% AMI in certain locations.
• Funding up to $10,000 for families with income at or below 80% AMI
• Funding up to $10,000 for Public Service Employees with household income at or below 80% AMI purchasing within Charlotte City limits.
• Funding up to $17,000 for families with income at or below 80% AMI in select high cost Neighborhood Profile Areas.

Eligibility:

• Families with incomes that are 110% or less of the HUD AMI are eligible for assistance.
• Participants must complete a pre-purchase homebuyer education program.
• The home must be a family's primary residence and be located in one of designated within the City of Charlotte limits.
• Maximum purchase price of home is $200,000.
• Maximum purchase price is $230,000 for New Construction properties

For more information, visit HouseCharlotteProgram.com, call 704-705-3999 or email HouseCharlotte@cmhp.org.

Learn more about the HouseCharlotte Program at www.housecharlotteprogram.com.

Community Heroes Homeownership Program

The City of Charlotte, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, is proud to offer the Community Heroes Homeownership Program, a program for local first responders and public school teachers that will provide them with up to $30,000 in down payment assistance for the purchase of a home in Mecklenburg County.

• Community Heroes FAQ
• Approved Lenders
• Community Heroes vs HouseCharlotte Comparison

ELIGIBLE BUYERS INCLUDE:

1. Law enforcement officers
2. Firefighters
3. Other first responders (MEDIC, EMT, etc.)
4. Public School Teachers

*Eligible buyers must have household incomes of 80.01% - 120% of the Area Median Income.

Applications will open November 18, 2019. For more information, visit housecharlotteprogram.com or call 704-705-3999.

Contacts

This effort aligns with The Community Letter - Charlotte City Council's adopted actions in response to the community. Visit: charlottenc.gov/communityletter.