Houston County · Georgia
Buying your first home in Houston County
Robins Air Force Base civilians, Houston County teachers and local first responders can use Georgia Dream PEN for up to $12,500.
What to know about Houston
Houston County includes Warner Robins, Centerville and the county seat of Perry. It uses Georgia's statewide limits.
Robins Air Force Base is a big reason PEN fits here: civil servants for a military base qualify as protectors, and so do active duty airmen and Guard members. Houston County Schools staff qualify as educators.
The Houston County Sheriff's Office, Warner Robins Police Department and Warner Robins Fire Department are the other main protector employers. The price cap here is $475,000, and PEN reaches its $12,500 maximum at about a $208,400 price.
The Houston limits
Houston County follows the statewide tier: $101,700 (1-2 people), $116,955 (3+) and $475,000 price. Compare with every county's limits, or try a budget before you shop.
More help that is local to Houston
We looked and did not find a program run just for Houston County right now. The statewide options still apply here: browse all Georgia programs.
Homebuyer classes near Houston
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 Houston County that teach the class or meet with buyers one on one:
| Agency | City | How far | What they offer | Languages | How you meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homefirst Housing Resource Services, Inc. | Macon | 26 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:
- Houston County Schools
- Houston County Sheriff's Office
- Warner Robins Police Department
- Warner Robins Fire Department
- Robins Air Force Base (civilian employees)
Civilian employees at Robins Air Force Base fit the protector category as military base civil servants. See the full list of jobs.
Questions from Houston buyers
Do Robins AFB civilian employees qualify?
Yes. Civil servants for a military base are on the PEN eligible list.
Should a veteran here use PEN or Peach Select VA?
It depends. Peach Select VA has a lower rate but no Georgia Dream assistance. A lender can compare the two.
Can I use a VA loan with PEN?
Yes. Georgia Dream offers VA, FHA, USDA and conventional loans with PEN.
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