San Antonio Homeownership Incentive Program (HIP)

This home buyer program helps with the down payment and fees associated with purchasing a home in the city on San Antonio.


San Antonio HIP Eligibility
  • Must qualify for a 1st lien mortgage through your lender
  • Take HUD approved home buyer education class
  • Property must be within the city limits of San Antonio
  • Homebuyers must make a minimum $500 earnest money deposit
  • Combined household income needs to be below income limits set by Department of Housing & Urban Development.

HIP 120 Program

Lends between $1,000 to $15,000 as a 0% interest no payment second loan. It can be used towards the down payment or additional costs associated with purchasing a home. 

  • 25% of the loan will be perpetual.
  • 75% of the loan will be forgiven over a 10 year period.

Maximum home purchase price for an existing home $305,200 and new construction $325,800.

HIP 80 Program

Lends between $1,000 to $30,000 as a 0% interest no payment second loan. It can be used towards the down payment or additional costs associated with purchasing a home.

  • 100% of the loan between $1,000 - $15,000 will be forgiven over a 5 year period.
  • 100% of the loan between $15,001 - $30,000 will be forgiven over a 10 year period.

Maximum home purchase price for an existing home $263,000 and new construction $278,000.

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