North Texas
Tarrant County
Tarrant County is Fort Worth and the western half of DFW, and the cash up front is what stops most would-be buyers, not the payment. Eligible buyers may shrink it with TSAHC or TDHCA down payment assistance and the federal MCC tax credit; within Fort Worth city limits, the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program is worth a look. The income limits run higher than people guess.
Quick Facts
- County seat Fort Worth
- Region North Texas
- Population 2,114,532
- TSAHC income limit (non-targeted) ~$133,375
- FHA loan limit $563,500 Source: hud.gov
- FIPS code 48439
What Buyers Should Know
Tarrant County contains the City of Fort Worth plus Arlington, North Richland Hills, Hurst, Euless, Bedford (HEB cluster), Grapevine, Southlake (partial), Colleyville, Keller (partial), Mansfield (partial), Burleson (partial), Crowley, and Fort Worth’s perimeter cities. Fort Worth West 7th, Sundance Square, Cultural District, TCU, and the Stockyards anchor central FW; Arlington serves as the Mid-Cities entertainment hub with AT&T Stadium and Six Flags. Most Tarrant buyers qualify for state-level TSAHC or TDHCA programs. The City of Fort Worth Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) applies only inside FW city limits; Arlington and other Tarrant cities are not covered. NAS Fort Worth JRB is a primary BAH commuter zone within Tarrant — see our Fort Worth down payment assistance guide for full HAP detail. Property tax averages around 2.27% (verify at Tarrant Appraisal District).
Income Limits
Tarrant County Down Payment Assistance Income Limits
| Program | Max household income (non-targeted) | Max purchase price |
|---|---|---|
| Home Sweet Texas / Homes for Texas Heroes (TSAHC) | up to ~$133,375 (any household size) | up to ~$585,006 |
| My First Texas Home (TDHCA) | up to ~$106,700 (1–2 persons) / ~$122,705 (3+) | up to ~$585,006 |
| My Choice Texas Home (TDHCA) | up to ~$192,950 (conventional) / ~$181,390 (FHA/VA/USDA) | No purchase price limit |
| Figures show approximately how high non-targeted-area limits may reach for the standard above-80%-AMFI tier. TSAHC applies a single income limit at any household size. My First Texas Home varies by household size and is for first-time buyers using FHA, VA, or USDA loans. My Choice Texas Home adds repeat buyers and conventional financing and has no purchase price limit. Limits may be higher in HUD-targeted census tracts and change periodically — confirm your county's current figure with a participating lender before applying. | ||
Source: TSAHC Income & Purchase Price Limits + TDHCA Income & Purchase Price Limits
Loan Limits — Tarrant County
VA
VA loans are uncapped above conforming limits for full-entitlement veterans.
School Districts in Tarrant County
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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, eligible school employees in Tarrant County may qualify for TSAHC down payment assistance, typically around 5% of the loan amount, with no first-time-buyer requirement and an MCC tax credit on top.
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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, eligible staff may receive TSAHC assistance, roughly 5% of the loan amount, with no first-time-buyer requirement, plus an MCC tax credit.
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