Henry County · Georgia
Buying your first home in Henry County
Henry County educators and first responders can get up to $12,500 from Georgia Dream PEN toward a home in McDonough, Stockbridge or beyond.
What to know about Henry
Henry sits southeast of Atlanta, with McDonough as the county seat and Stockbridge, Hampton and Locust Grove filling out the map.
Henry County Schools is the public district. Its teachers, bus drivers and support staff all count under PEN. The Henry County Police Department, Henry County Sheriff's Office and Henry County Fire Department are the main protector employers.
Henry uses the metro Atlanta limits. A family of three earning up to $158,188 fits the income rule.
The Henry limits
Henry is in the metro tier: $137,555 for 1-2 people, $158,188 for 3+, and a $625,000 price cap. Compare with every county's limits, or try a budget before you shop.
More help that is local to Henry
We looked and did not find a program run just for Henry County right now. The statewide options still apply here: browse all Georgia programs.
Homebuyer classes near Henry
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 Henry County that teach the class or meet with buyers one on one:
| Agency | City | How far | What they offer | Languages | How you meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Homeowners Employment Corporation | Conyers | 16 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Metro Fair Housing Services, Inc. | Atlanta | 22 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| D&E, A Housing & Economic Empowerment Center, Inc. (D&E Group) | East Point | 23 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Resources for Residents and Communities of Georgia, Inc. | Atlanta | 24 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
| Refugee Family Assistance Program | Stone Mountain | 24 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:
- Henry County Schools
- Henry County Police Department
- Henry County Sheriff's Office
- Henry County Fire Department
Henry County has both a county police department and a sheriff's office; staff at either qualify. See the full list of jobs.
Questions from Henry buyers
Can I buy a new build in Locust Grove?
Yes, if it is a one-unit home you will live in and the price is under $625,000.
Is the PEN money due if I move for work?
Yes. The balance is due when the home stops being your main residence.
How long is the rate locked?
The DCA rate is locked for 75 days when your lender reserves the loan.
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