North Texas · Texas School District
Arlington ISD
Arlington ISD serves Tarrant County, Texas. Heroes-eligible Arlington ISD employees may qualify for TSAHC Homes for Texas Heroes down payment assistance — typically about 5% of the loan amount with income up to 115% of Tarrant County AMI and 620+ FICO.
Last verified May 19, 2026
Quick Facts
- Region North Texas
- Total enrollment (2024) 56,000 Source: tea.texas.gov
- High schools 11
- Dominant UIL mixed
- TEA rating Met Standard Source: tea.texas.gov
- Cities served 1
Arlington ISD serves Arlington plus portions of Pantego, Dalworthington Gardens, and Kennedale. The district enrolls approximately 56,000 students across 80+ campuses. Arlington ISD is one of the largest Texas ISDs and Heroes-eligible employees may qualify for TSAHC Homes for Texas Heroes DPA.
What Buyers Should Know
Arlington ISD employees who fall within TSAHC’s Heroes Program eligibility — full-time classroom teachers, teacher aides, school librarians, school counselors, school nurses, and full-time school staff — may qualify for Homes for Texas Heroes down payment assistance. The Heroes program waives the first-time-buyer requirement and provides grant or forgivable-second-lien DPA up to approximately 5% of the loan amount, with income limits up to 115% of Tarrant County AMI. Eligible buyers may also pair the program with the federal MCC tax credit for additional first-time-buyer benefit. Employment verification typically comes from Arlington ISD HR on official letterhead.
Last verified: 2026-05-19. Verify Heroes Program eligibility at tsahc.org/homes-for-texas-heroes-program before applying.