Hall County · Georgia
Buying your first home in Hall County
Hall County teachers, firefighters, deputies and health care staff can use Georgia Dream PEN for up to $12,500 toward a first home.
What to know about Hall
Hall County centers on Gainesville, the county seat, with Oakwood, Flowery Branch and Lula nearby. Even though it is close to Atlanta, Hall is not one of the 24 metro Atlanta counties, so it uses the lower statewide limits.
Two school systems serve the area: Hall County Schools and Gainesville City Schools. Their employees qualify as educators. The Hall County Sheriff's Office, Hall County Fire Rescue and Gainesville Police Department are the main public safety employers.
If your household earns more than $116,955 (3+ people), compare Peach Plus, which raises the price limit to $575,000 in counties like Hall.
The Hall limits
Hall uses the standard statewide tier: $101,700 (1-2 people), $116,955 (3+) and a $475,000 price limit. Compare with every county's limits, or try a budget before you shop.
More help that is local to Hall
We looked and did not find a program run just for Hall County right now. The statewide options still apply here: browse all Georgia programs.
Homebuyer classes near Hall
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 Hall County that teach the class or meet with buyers one on one:
| Agency | City | How far | What they offer | Languages | How you meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Community Development Corporation | Athens | 35 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
| Center for Pan Asian Community Services, Inc | Atlanta | 40 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
| Refugee Family Assistance Program | Stone Mountain | 42 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | Arabic, English, Vietnamese | Face to Face |
| The Homeowners Employment Corporation | Conyers | 47 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Resources for Residents and Communities of Georgia, Inc. | Atlanta | 50 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
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:
- Hall County Schools
- Gainesville City Schools
- Hall County Sheriff's Office
- Hall County Fire Rescue
- Gainesville Police Department
Gainesville City Schools and Hall County Schools are separate districts, and staff at both qualify. See the full list of jobs.
Questions from Hall buyers
Why doesn't Hall get metro Atlanta limits?
Hall is not in the 24-county Atlanta HUD metro area that DCA uses, so it falls in the all-other-counties tier.
Does a Hall County Fire Rescue medic qualify?
Yes. Fire department EMS and patient care staff are on the eligible list.
Can I buy in Forsyth and use metro limits instead?
Yes. Limits follow the county where the home is, not where you work.
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