Dallas County Health and Human Services Upfront Cost Assistance Program (UPCAP)

Dallas County Health and Human Services Upfront Cost Assistance Program (UPCAP)

Program Category

Down Payment Programs

Max Amount

Up to $15,000

Contact Info

Angela Lair, Housing Officer
Angela.Lair@dallascounty.org
214-819-6062

Program Details

Buyer contribution type

Income calc method

Compliance Income

First mortgage types

Freddie Mac,Fannie Mae,FHA 203(b),VA

First mortgage terms

Fully Amortizing,Fixed Rate,15-year,20-year,25-year,30-year

Property types

Single Family Detached, Condo, 1/2 Duplex, Townhome/PUD

Repayment triggers

Sale of the home Change of occupancy Transfer of title Foreclosure

Limitations

Home must have been built after 1978.



Properties currently tenant occupied are not eligible, properties must appraise at 100% of sale price, New construction properties are eligible for purchase provided that the foundation of the property is completed prior to a real estate contract being executed.



Properties, both structure & lot, cannot be located in flood zones per FEMA maps

The home purchase price may not be more than the lenders appraisal value

HUD homes are not eligible but bank foreclosures and short sales may be eligible on a case by case basis.