City of Grand Prairie Housing & Neighborhood Services

04/19/2022

Homebuying in Texas: 3 Options for Down Payment Assistance

Tax incentives make the Lone Star State appealing, but saving up for a down payment is still a challenge. Learn about down payment assistance in Texas.

03/01/2022

Looking for downpayment assistance in Dallas County the UPCAP program may be just for you.

UPFRONT COST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (UPCAP)
The UPCAP Program provides closing cost/down payment funds at closing to eligible home buyers. Please see the UPCAP Information Letter below for details.

07/30/2021

HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM

Seniors age 60 and older or disabled (any age) who own and occupy their home and meet certain income and other guidelines may qualify for repairs to deteriorated conditions on their home.

The program focuses on HUD approved rehabilitation standards and health/safety concerns. Remodeling and cosmetic updates are not allowed.

For more information, call Housing and Neighborhood Services 972-237-8166.

https://gphns.org/neighborhood-services/housing-rehabilitation-program/

07/12/2021

HOME and Homelessness Programs

Main page of the TDHCA HOME Investment Partnerships Program.

05/11/2021

GPHNS Jurisdictional Boundaries

04/05/2021

TSAHC offers a variety of program for first time homebuyers.

The Homes for Texas Heroes and Home Sweet Texas Home Loan Programs are available for teachers, fire fighters, police and correctional officers, veterans, and low and moderate-income homebuyers.

02/04/2021

Join us for a Development Open House Workshop where public-private partnership opportunities with the City of Grand Prairie and the tools available to revitalize properties and neighborhoods will be discussed. Two dates, same workshop: Feb 18 or 19.

We will discuss the City of Grand Prairie’s efforts to promote rehabilitation of existing multifamily developments and to encourage the preservation of affordable units throughout the City. In this Open House, the City will outline its priority goals and present available tools to the development community. Owners of existing properties are encouraged to engage in open dialogue about possible tools and incentives for the preservation of existing affordable housing.

This workshop will be held twice: February 18 – 3:00-4:30PM CST and again on February 19 – 11:00AM-12:30PM CST. Register: http://bit.ly/3oSXKKA

Development Open House Workshop – Learn About City Tools and Opportunities for Public- Private Partnerships: Revitalization Development

01/11/2021

The Emergency Repair Program assists low and moderate income persons with emergency repairs that occur without warning and are a threat to the health and safety of the applicant.
Eligible Applicants

Program Purpose The Emergency Repair Program assists low and moderate income persons with emergency repairs that occur without warning and are a threat to

11/12/2020

How to find and apply for affordable housing programs, such as Section 8

Affordable housing, such as Section 8 and public housing, is available, but it often requires navigating applications and government agencies. Here's what you need to know.

10/19/2020

Find Your Local Public Housing Agency (PHA)

If you need public housing assistance or would like specific information about public housing programs such as housing choice vouchers, please contact your local Public Housing Agency.

09/10/2020

Need to know who your your Housing Specialist is? See the link below for more information.

Search for the first letter of your last name below to find your Housing Specialist.  Your specialist contact information is in the directory

08/12/2020

Neighborhoods with qualifying improvement projects to beautify and enhance the public spaces in their neighborhood may apply for matching grants of up to $5,000 with the City of Grand Prairie.

https://gphns.org/building-blocks/