Down Payment Assistance
Homestretch Down Payment Assistance Program
About the Program
The Homestretch Down Payment Assistance Program provides down-payment assistance to income-eligible homebuyers who have the capacity to purchase a home but lack the money needed for a down-payment. We offer down-payment assistance up to $7,500 as a five-year deferred payment loan with 0% interest to qualified homebuyers who occupy the home as their principle residence for a period of at least five years.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to qualify for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must earn below 80% of Area Median
- Must be a first-time homebuyer
- Must have at least one credit score above 640
- Debt-to-Income Ratio cannot exceed 43%
Please click here to see the current income eligibility limits for this program. Additionally, this program contains property eligibility requirements that are as follows:
- Property must be either a single-family detached home or townhome
- Property must be located within Gwinnett County
- Property must pass a Uniform Property Conditions Standards Inspection
- Property may not cost more than $197,000.00 for an existing home or $247,000.00 for new construction. [Effective 6/28/2019]
Once an applicant is determined to be eligible for this program, it will take 30 days for a check to be drafted for the down-payment funding.
Gwinnett County Community Development Program
Attn: Homestretch Program
446 West Crogan Street
Suite 275
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone-678-518-6008
Email – homestretch@gwinnettcounty.com
Fax – 678-518-6071
For additional information or questions, please call (678) 518-6008 or e-mail homestretch@gwinnettcounty.com.
