North Texas
Garland ISD
Garland ISD teachers and staff in northeast Dallas County may have more help available than they realize. Through Homes for Texas Heroes, full-time teachers, aides, librarians, counselors, and school nurses may qualify for TSAHC down payment assistance of up to 5% of the loan amount with no first-time-buyer requirement, and the 2026 Heroes income limit in Dallas County is about $205,870.
Quick Facts
- Region North Texas
- Total enrollment (2024) 50,000 Source: tea.texas.gov
- High schools 10
- Dominant UIL mixed
- TEA rating Met Standard Source: tea.texas.gov
- Cities served 2
What Buyers Should Know
Garland ISD serves the cities of Garland, Rowlett, Sachse, and portions of Dallas in eastern Dallas County. The district enrolls approximately 50,000 students.
If you work full time at Garland ISD as a classroom teacher, teacher aide, school librarian, school counselor, or school nurse, you may qualify for Homes for Texas Heroes. The program may put up to 5% of the loan amount toward your down payment and closing costs, and you don’t need to be a first-time buyer. In Dallas County, TSAHC’s 2026 Heroes limit is about $205,870 in household income, at any household size.
School jobs outside those five, such as administrators and support staff, aren’t on TSAHC’s Heroes list, but those employees may still qualify for Home Sweet Texas, which offers the same kind of assistance with a Dallas County limit of about $181,650. First-time buyers may also be able to add a Mortgage Credit Certificate.
Sources: TSAHC Homes for Texas Heroes eligibility and TSAHC county income limits. Limits are set by the county where the home is located.
For every program limit in Dallas County, see our Dallas County guide. Our Texas teacher home loans guide covers eligibility, employment letters, and timing a closing around the school year.
Cities Served by Garland ISD
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Garland Down Payment Assistance
Down payment assistance in Garland, TX may cover up to ~5% of your loan through TSAHC and TDHCA. See 2026 Dallas County income limits and how you qualify.
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Rowlett Down Payment Assistance: 2026 Guide for Buyers
Rowlett buyers may get up to ~5% of the loan toward down payment and closing costs. Dallas and Rockwall County sides carry the same limits. See what fits you.
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Arlington ISD
Arlington ISD teachers, aides, counselors, and staff may have more home-buying help than they realize. Through Homes for Texas Heroes, full-time teachers, aides, librarians, counselors, and school nurses may qualify for TSAHC down payment assistance of up to 5% of the loan amount with no first-time-buyer requirement, and the 2026 Heroes income limit in Tarrant County is about $187,510.
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Irving ISD
Irving ISD teachers, aides, and staff in the heart of DFW may have more home-buying help than they expect. Through Homes for Texas Heroes, full-time teachers, aides, librarians, counselors, and school nurses may qualify for TSAHC down payment assistance of up to 5% of the loan amount with no first-time-buyer requirement, and the 2026 Heroes income limit in Dallas County is about $205,870.
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Lewisville ISD (LISD)
Lewisville ISD educators across south Denton County and the DFW metro may qualify for real home-buying help. Through Homes for Texas Heroes, full-time teachers, aides, librarians, counselors, and school nurses may qualify for TSAHC down payment assistance of up to 5% of the loan amount with no first-time-buyer requirement, and the 2026 Heroes income limit in Denton County is about $205,870.
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Mansfield ISD
Mansfield ISD educators on the southeast edge of DFW may qualify for meaningful down payment help. Through Homes for Texas Heroes, full-time teachers, aides, librarians, counselors, and school nurses may qualify for TSAHC down payment assistance of up to 5% of the loan amount with no first-time-buyer requirement, and the 2026 Heroes income limit in Tarrant County is about $187,510.
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McKinney ISD
McKinney ISD educators in fast-growing Collin County may have more help available than they expect. Through Homes for Texas Heroes, full-time teachers, aides, librarians, counselors, and school nurses may qualify for TSAHC down payment assistance of up to 5% of the loan amount with no first-time-buyer requirement, and the 2026 Heroes income limit in Collin County is about $205,870.
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Mesquite ISD
Mesquite ISD teachers and staff in eastern Dallas County may qualify for real down payment help. Through Homes for Texas Heroes, full-time teachers, aides, librarians, counselors, and school nurses may qualify for TSAHC down payment assistance of up to 5% of the loan amount with no first-time-buyer requirement, and the 2026 Heroes income limit in Dallas County is about $205,870.
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Plano ISD
Plano ISD educators in Collin County may qualify for meaningful down payment help, even in one of DFW's pricier markets. Through Homes for Texas Heroes, full-time teachers, aides, librarians, counselors, and school nurses may qualify for TSAHC down payment assistance of up to 5% of the loan amount with no first-time-buyer requirement, and the 2026 Heroes income limit in Collin County is about $205,870.
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