ALTERNATIVES TO THE TAX CREDIT: Receive Up to $8,000 for Purchasing a Home in Dekalb County

If you are searching for a home in Dunwoody, Decatur, Chamblee, Doraville, Tucker, Stone Mountain, or in any Dekalb County city, outside the city limits of Atlanta, there maybe money waiting for you!  Dekalb County’s Homebuyer Program offers eligible buyers who have not owned real estate in the last 3 years up to $8,000 to use towards their down payment, closing costs, or other prepaid expenses.  Displaced homemakers and single parents may also qualify. 

The purchase price of the Dekalb County home cannot exceed $160,000 and in this market, a buyer can easily find a nice home in that price range.  This picture is a 5-bedroom Decatur home that sold for $159,900 so your dream home may easily fit within this criteria.  Eligible applicants must meet maximum income guidelines, be creditworthy, and participate in home ownership pre-purchase counseling. To view the income limitations, visit http://www.dekalbhousing.org/dfthbp_flyer.pdf.

For more information on participating in Dekalb County’s Homebuyer Program, contact places2love@gmail.com or 404.444.5777.  Happy House Hunting!