Forsyth County · Georgia
Buying your first home in Forsyth County
Forsyth County Schools staff, sheriff's deputies and firefighters can use Georgia Dream PEN for up to $12,500 toward a first home.
What to know about Forsyth
Forsyth is north of Gwinnett and Fulton, and Cumming is its only city and county seat.
With one district, Forsyth County Schools, and two main public safety employers, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office and Forsyth County Fire Department, the local list is short.
Home prices in Forsyth can run high, so the metro tier's $625,000 price limit matters here. If you need more room, Peach Plus allows up to $725,000 in metro Atlanta, though the rate is higher and PEN drops to 4% or $12,500.
The Forsyth limits
Forsyth uses the metro Atlanta limits: $137,555 or $158,188 for income and $625,000 for price. Compare with every county's limits, or try a budget before you shop.
More help that is local to Forsyth
We looked and did not find a program run just for Forsyth County right now. The statewide options still apply here: browse all Georgia programs.
Homebuyer classes near Forsyth
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 Forsyth County that teach the class or meet with buyers one on one:
| Agency | City | How far | What they offer | Languages | How you meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Pan Asian Community Services, Inc | Atlanta | 25 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
| Refugee Family Assistance Program | Stone Mountain | 30 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | Arabic, English, Vietnamese | Face to Face |
| Resources for Residents and Communities of Georgia, Inc. | Atlanta | 35 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
| Operation Hope, Inc | Atlanta | 36 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English, Spanish | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| The Homeowners Employment Corporation | Conyers | 39 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
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:
- Forsyth County Schools
- Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
- Forsyth County Fire Department
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office employees, sworn or civilian staff of a law enforcement agency, fit the protector category. See the full list of jobs.
Questions from Forsyth buyers
Is Forsyth in the metro Atlanta tier?
Yes. Forsyth is one of the 24 counties in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area.
Does Peach Plus require first-time buyer status?
No. Peach Plus is open to first-time and repeat buyers.
What if I have a lot in savings?
After closing, liquid assets cannot exceed the greater of $20,000 or 20% of the price. Retirement accounts do not count.
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