Homes for Texas Heroes · Montgomery County
Buying your first home in Montgomery County, Texas
Montgomery County, north of Houston with about 781,000 residents and Conroe as its seat, has large school districts and a hospital-district EMS service whose medics can fit the Heroes program.
The local picture
Conroe, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Willis and the city of Montgomery are the main local markets. Conroe ISD, Magnolia ISD, Willis ISD and New Caney ISD employ full-time teachers, aides, librarians, counselors and school nurses.
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputies and Conroe Police Department officers qualify with a TCOLE license. Conroe Fire Department firefighters use TCFP certification, and Montgomery County Hospital District EMS medics use DSHS certification.
Working for a hospital district's EMS service is different from working as a hospital nurse. EMS medics qualify; hospital nurses do not.
Income and price limits in Montgomery County
TSAHC's Houston-metro Heroes figure is $176,800, and a lender confirms the exact limit for Montgomery County; TDHCA's Houston-area limits here are $104,000 for 1-2 people and $119,600 for 3+, with a $566,354 price limit outside targeted tracts. Statewide limits · What can I afford?
Local money in Montgomery County
We found no program run just for Montgomery County right now. The statewide options still apply, and the full Texas list has them.
Buyer classes near Montgomery County
Budget a few hours for a buyer class before closing, because almost every program requires it. These HUD-approved agencies around Montgomery County teach the class or sit down with buyers one on one:
| Agency | Town | Miles away | Offers | Languages | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth-Ward Community Redevelopment Corp. | Houston | 38 | Buyer class, One-on-one prep | English, Spanish | In person, By phone, Online |
| Credit Coalition | Houston | 38 | Buyer class, One-on-one prep | English | By phone, Online |
| Houston Area Urban League | Houston | 43 | Buyer class, One-on-one prep | English | By phone |
| Money Management International Inc. | Stafford | 46 | Buyer class, One-on-one prep | English, Spanish | By phone, Online |
| Keystone Community Development Corporation | Deer Park | 47 | Buyer class, One-on-one prep | English | In person, By phone, Online |
Pulled from HUD's list of approved counseling agencies. A class that one program accepts may not count for another.
Local employers whose staff can qualify
- Conroe ISD
- Magnolia ISD
- Willis ISD
- New Caney ISD
- Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
- Conroe Police Department
- Conroe Fire Department
- Montgomery County Hospital District EMS
Conroe, Magnolia, Willis and New Caney ISD staff, sheriff's deputies, Conroe police and fire, and hospital district EMS medics are the local eligible pool. The full list of eligible jobs.
Questions from Montgomery County buyers
Do Montgomery County Hospital District paramedics qualify?
Full-time EMTs and paramedics qualify with DSHS certification. That covers EMS medics; it doesn't extend to hospital nurses.
Can I buy in The Woodlands?
Yes. The program works statewide for a primary residence, and for non-bond help without an MCC there's no purchase price limit.
What loan types are available?
TSAHC offers 30-year fixed government and conventional loans. Ask your lender which FHA, VA or USDA options it offers through TSAHC.
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