The Texas State Affordabe Housing Corporatation (TSAHC) offers a mortgage interest tax credit that reduces the amount of federal income tax you pay every year. It is for first time home buyers who are eligible for TSAHC's Down Payment Assistance programs, as funds are available.
TSAHC also has down payment assistance programs, Home Sweet Texas and Homes for Texas Heroes that can be used in combination with the Mortgage Credit Certificate.
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