First Time Home Buyer (FTHB)

The City of Longview, with funding provided by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnership Grant Program (HOME) and other local, state, and federal resources, will provide homebuyer assistance necessary to assist eligible low income homebuyers with the acquisition of a dwelling unit located within the city limits of Longview and meeting certain minimum construction and property standards.

City of Longview Homebuyers Assistance Program will assist eligible homebuyers on a one time only grant need basis in an amount not to exceed $11,000 for an existing depending on the household income.

Take a HUD Approved 8-Hour First Time Home Buyer approved online course to receive an application.

An information packet is available with current income limits. This program is administered by the City of Longview Community Development Department.

Income Limits

  1. Some Community Development Services and Programs are based on income limits. 

    2022 - 2023 Income Limits - Based on median family income of $69,200

    Household Size
    		Very Low (50%) Income Limits
    		Extremely Low Income Limits
    		 Low (80%) Income Limits
    1
    		24,250
    		14,500
    		38,750
    2
    		27,700
    		18,310
    		44,300
    3
    		31,150
    		23,030
    		49,850
    4
    		34,600
    		27,750
    		55,350
    5
    		37,400
    		32,470
    		59,800
    6
    		40,150
    		37,190
    		64,250
    7
    		42,950
    		41,910
    		68,650
    8
    		45,700
    		45,700
    		73,100