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