Navy · Central Texas
NAS Corpus Christi
NAS Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas, is the Navy's primary flight training base for student naval aviators. Eligible NAS Corpus service members, veterans, and military spouses may qualify for VA + TSAHC Heroes DPA + MCC. Verified May 19, 2026.
Last verified May 19, 2026
Quick Facts
- Branch Navy
- Region Central Texas
- Workforce 6,500
- BAH year 2026 Source: defensetravel.dod.mil
- BAH commuter cities 1
About NAS Corpus Christi
Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi is the Navy’s primary flight training base for student naval aviators, plus home to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi. Located on Encinal Peninsula in Nueces County, Texas.
VA Loan + TSAHC Heroes Pairing
Eligible NAS Corpus Christi active-duty, veterans, and surviving spouses may pair a VA loan (zero down, no monthly mortgage insurance, funding fee waived for 10%+ disabled veterans per VA Lenders Handbook M26-7) with the TSAHC Homes for Texas Heroes Program (Veterans category) for down payment assistance toward closing costs. Per the official TSAHC Heroes program, eligible veterans may receive approximately 3-5% of the loan amount as a grant or 3-year forgivable second lien. Pair with the federal Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) for up to $2,000 per year in tax credit, subject to federal tax liability per IRS §25.
VA loan benefits
VA loans require zero down with no monthly mortgage insurance. The VA funding fee is waived for veterans with 10%+ VA-rated disability per VA Lenders Handbook M26-7. Eligible service members and veterans stationed at NAS Corpus Christi may pair a VA loan with TSAHC Heroes DPA to cover closing costs.
TSAHC Homes for Texas Heroes
Active-duty service members, veterans, and surviving spouses qualify for the TSAHC Homes for Texas Heroes program (Veterans category) with income up to 115% of county AMI and a 620 minimum FICO score. DPA delivers approximately 3-5% of the loan amount as a non-repayable grant or a 3-year forgivable second lien.