North Texas · Texas School District
Mesquite ISD
Mesquite ISD serves Dallas County, Texas. Heroes-eligible Mesquite 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 Dallas County AMI and 620+ FICO.
Last verified May 19, 2026
Quick Facts
- Region North Texas
- Total enrollment (2024) 38,000 Source: tea.texas.gov
- High schools 7
- Dominant UIL mixed
- TEA rating Met Standard Source: tea.texas.gov
- Cities served 1
Mesquite ISD serves Mesquite and portions of Dallas, Sunnyvale, and Forney. The district enrolls approximately 38,000 students. Eligible Mesquite ISD employees qualify for the TSAHC Heroes program.
What Buyers Should Know
Mesquite 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 Dallas 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 Mesquite ISD HR on official letterhead.
Last verified: 2026-05-19. Verify Heroes Program eligibility at tsahc.org/homes-for-texas-heroes-program before applying.