Homeownership Incentive Programs (HIP)

NOTE: Funds for HIP 80 have been fully committed this fiscal year. We anticipate additional funds in October 2024.

HIP 120 Details & Eligibility

HIP 120 lends between $1,000 and $15,000 as a 0% interest / no payments second loan. It can be used for the down-payment required by your lender and some of the 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.

Home Purchase Price Limits

  • Existing Home: $283,200
  • New Construction: $301,200

2022 Household Income Limits

Updated by the Department of Housing & Urban Development. Combined household income needs to be below income limits.

Household Income

1 Person

$62,250

2 Person

$71,150

3 Person

$80,050

4 Person

$88,900

5 Person

$96,050

6 Person

$103,150

7 Person

$110,250

HIP 80 Details & Eligibility

HIP 80 lends between $1,000 and $30,000 as a 0% interest / no payments second loan. It can be used for the down-payment required by your lender and some of the 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

Home Purchase Price Limits

  • Existing Home: $215,000
  • New Construction: $251,000

2022 Household Income Limits

Updated by the Department of Housing & Urban Development. Combined household income needs to be below income limits.

Household Income

1 Person

$46,450

2 Person

$53.050

3 Person

$59.700

4 Person

$66.300

5 Person

$71.650

6 Person

$76,950

7 Person

$82.250

HIP 120 Process

Paso 1.Qualify for a Mortgage

Qualify for a 1st lien mortgage through your lender.

Resources for Buyers

Resources for Realtors

Realtor's Information Sheet(PDF, 747KB) - in English

Paso 2.Take a Homebuyer Education Class

Register for a HUD approved 8-hour class with one of the following organizations:

Paso 3.Check Your Location

Home purchased must be within the City limits of San Antonio.

Use our city map to see if your home is within city limits.

Paso 4.Make a Deposit

Homebuyers must make a minimum $500 earnest money deposit on the purchase contact.

Paso 5.Lender Completes the Process

NHSD will work with the home buyer’s mortgage lender to request and complete a HIP loan.

Lender Resources

HIP 80 Process

Paso 1.Qualify for a Mortgage

Qualify for a 1st lien mortgage through your lender.

Resources for Buyers

Resources for Realtors

Realtor's Information Sheet(PDF, 681KB) - in English

Paso 2.Take a Homebuyer Education Class

Register for a HUD approved 8-hour class with one of the following organizations:

Paso 3.Check Your Location

Home purchased must be within the City limits of San Antonio.

Use our city map to see if your home is within city limits.

Paso 4.Make a Deposit

Homebuyers must make a minimum $500 earnest money deposit on the purchase contact.

Paso 5.Lender Completes the Process

NHSD will work with the home buyer’s mortgage lender to request and complete a HIP loan.

Lender Resources