Coweta County · Georgia
Buying your first home in Coweta County
Coweta County has two advantages for PEN buyers: metro Atlanta limits and Targeted Area status, which waives the first-time buyer rule.
What to know about Coweta
Coweta sits southwest of Atlanta, with Newnan as the county seat and Senoia and Grantville nearby. DCA lists Coweta as a Targeted Area, so you do not have to be a first-time buyer to use Georgia Dream here.
The Coweta County School System employs teachers and support staff across the county. The Coweta County Sheriff's Office, Coweta County Fire Rescue and Newnan Police Department are the main protector employers.
Coweta is also one of the 24 metro Atlanta counties, so income limits go up to $158,188 and the price cap is $625,000. You still cannot own other residential real estate at closing.
The Coweta limits
Coweta uses the metro Atlanta tier: $137,555 (1-2 people), $158,188 (3+), $625,000 price. Compare with every county's limits, or try a budget before you shop.
More help that is local to Coweta
We looked and did not find a program run just for Coweta County right now. The statewide options still apply here: browse all Georgia programs.
Homebuyer classes near Coweta
Nearly every assistance program asks you to finish a homebuyer class before you close. It is usually friendlier than people expect. Here are HUD-approved agencies near Coweta County that teach the class or meet with buyers one on one:
| Agency | City | How far | What they offer | Languages | How you meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D&E, A Housing & Economic Empowerment Center, Inc. (D&E Group) | East Point | 29 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Metro Fair Housing Services, Inc. | Atlanta | 32 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Operation Hope, Inc | Atlanta | 35 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English, Spanish | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Resources for Residents and Communities of Georgia, Inc. | Atlanta | 36 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
| Refugee Family Assistance Program | Stone Mountain | 44 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | Arabic, English, Vietnamese | Face to Face |
From HUD's list of housing counseling agencies. Programs differ on which classes they accept.
Local employers whose staff may qualify
A few of the larger ones:
- Coweta County School System
- Coweta County Sheriff's Office
- Coweta County Fire Rescue
- Newnan Police Department
Because Coweta is a Targeted Area, a Newnan officer who owned a home two years ago could still qualify. See the full list of jobs.
Questions from Coweta buyers
Do I have to be a first-time buyer in Coweta?
No. Coweta is a Targeted Area, so the 3-year first-time buyer rule is waived.
Can I own another home at closing?
No. Georgia Dream does not allow you to own other residential real estate at closing.
Do Newnan police qualify?
Yes. Municipal police department employees are protectors under PEN.
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