Current Housing Assistance Programs
To enhance the quality of life for Irving residents, the Housing and Human Services Department offers a varierty of programs to help homeowners and first-time homebuyers.
Emergency Repair Program
Assistance is available to homeowners who have experienced an emergency condition requiring immediate attention, such as as a condition that is detrimental to life, health or safety and requires immediate attention. Click here to view the Emergency Repair Grant Application updated July 2011
Air Conditioner Repair and Replacement Program
The air conditioner repair and replacement grant replaces or repairs existing air conditioners for senior citizens or resident with disabilities who are without the income to make these repairs. Click here to view the Non-Emergency Repair Application updated Dec 2011
Architectural Barrier Removal Program
The architectural barrier removal program is a grant designed to assist senior citizens and/or disabled persons with repairs that increase mobility and livability inside homes. Repairs include ramp and handrail installations and bathroom modifications. Click here to view the Non-Emergency Repair Application updated Dec 2011
Restoration Program
Assistance is provided to homeowners for home restoration through partially forgivable loans. The loans assist with repairs such as window or roof replacement, adding insulation in the attic, plumbing and electrical work. Click here to view the Home Restoration Program Application Updated August 2011
Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program
Financial and housing counseling assistance is provided to homebuyers that are looking to purchase a house for the first time. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a 0% interest, deferred forgivable loan. These funds help pay for down payment and closing cost of the purchase of a home in Irving, TX. For details about this program click on the following links:
- Homebuyer Policy (pdf)
- Homebuyer Assistance Program Application
- Lender List - Updated Jan 2012 (pdf)
- Homebuyer Program - Frequently Asked Questions
For Realtors:
- Checklist of Required Documents (pdf)
- Notice to Seller (pdf) - must be included with sales contract
- City Inspection Declaration of Understanding (pdf) - must be included with sales contract
- Lead Base Paint Disclosure (pdf)- must be included with sales contract
- For Your Protection Get a Home Inspection (pdf)- must be included with sales contract
- Protect Your Family from Lead
- Protect Your Family from Lead - Español
The Housing and Human Services Department receives federal funding for the above programs and are available to qualifying families in Irving. Families must qualify under HUD income guidelines.
Other Housing Information
- Community Housing Development Organization (ICDC)
- Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Acquisition Rehabilitation Procedures
- Information for Homeowners
- Información para Propietarios de Viviendas
- Information for Homebuyers
- Información para Compradores de Viviendas
- New Construction (Windows Media Player required)
