Downtown Homes Houston  
"Creating Dream Homes"

Houston Hope Homes

Houston Hope is Mayor Bill White's Initiative to reinvest in some of Houston's historic neighborhoods through a combination of stabilization activities and by supporting locally-led community building activities. The goal of Houston HOPE is to build strong neighborhoods that meet the needs of their current residents and are attractive to new and returning families.

Buy Instead of Rent

Live in your own home in one of Houston's most established neighborhoods.

Down Payment Assistance

You may qualify for up to $45,000 to buy your own home; $45,000 for police officers, firefighters, and teachers.

Energy-Efficient Homes

 We offer homes in a variety of Floor plans with energy-efficient amenities. 

Getting Started

First complete a Homebuyer Education Seminar offered by the HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agencies.
          
In the seminar you will learn about the home buying process and choose a      Houston Community Development Partner.

We will aid you in securing a mortgage loan from an Affordable Lending Partner, and take you through the application for Houston HOPE Down-Payment Assistance.

Who Qualifies

You may qualify for up to $45,000 downpayment assistance; $45,000 for police officers, fire fighters, and teachers.

Qualifications

Currently not a property owner, ability to obtain a mortgage loan, and household income and family size falls between:

 Family Size                    80% of Houston's                     120% of Houston's
                                      Median Income                        Median Income
        1                           $35,750                            $53,625

       2                           $40,850                            $61,275

       3                           $45,950                            $68,925

       4                           $51,050                            $76,575

       5                           $55,150                            $82,725

       6                           $59,200                            $88,800

       7                           $63,300                            $94,950

       8                           $67,400                            $101,100

The Neighborhoods

Houston HOPE homes are located in some of Houston's most established neighborhoods located close to major thoroughfares and activity centers. We will try to find a neighborhood close to where you work or play.

 We are currently building in the following neighborhoods:

 




           We hope that we can be your future HOPE home builder. Thank you!