This is an official notification that, as of September 30, 2025, the Federal Government has placed the County’s DPA funds on hold until further notice.

The dream of homeownership can be a reality with our down payment assistance program.

Downpayment Assistance Program

The Downpayment Assistance Program is Designed to help future homeowners with Downpayment Assistance for first time homebuyers.

How to Qualify

• First time home buyer or has not owned a home within the last 3 years
• Pre-qualify and work with a HUD Certified Lender
• Must meet HUD Income Limits of 80% the area median income or lower
• Attend a HUD APPROVED 8 Hour Home Buyer Education Class
• Eligible buyers can receive up to $10,000 in assistance
• Eligible Veterans/Spouses can receive up to $15,000 in assistance
• Eligible Clayton County Employees can receive up to $15,000 in assistance
• All eligible Georgia Law Enforcement, First Responders, Healthcare
workers and in Education can receive up to $15,000 in assistance
• Select a home to purchase in Clayton County
• Max Purchase price of $270,000
• Fee Simple Ownership
• Interest free, soft second loan
• Buyer must occupy home for 5 or 10 years depending on the amount
of funds received, after 5- or 10-years our loan amount is fully forgiven
• Condos or mobile homes are not eligible
• $1,000 contribution from the buyer (can consist of earnest money,
inspection, or appraisal)
• Select approved Closing Attorney
• No money will be received by buyer at closing

How to Get Started:

• Meet the 80% AMI HUD income limit per household – HUD HOME Income Limits Effective April 2, 2025
• Select one of our HUD Preferred Lenders from our list – Preferred Lenders list
• Take an 8hr. HUD approved homebuyer education class.  Click links below:

  Metro Fair Housing Services, Inc. will resume Homebuyer Education Workshops in 2026.

• Meet the approved lenders minimum credit score requirement to begin the pre-approval process
• Select an existing or new construction single-family home within Clayton County, GA
• Condos or Mobile Homes do not qualify for DPA
• Select a home that does not exceed $270,000

Downpayment Assistance:

Is your organization interested in becoming a Preferred Lender for Clayton County Downpayment Assistance Program for first-time homeowners?

Information for Preferred Lender for Clayton County

For more information contact:
Beverly Curry, Real Estate Specialist
Office: (770) 473-5914 TTY: 771
Fax: (770) 210-5215
Email: HUD@claytoncountyga.gov