Greenville County Down Payment Assistance Programs
1 local down payment assistance program for homebuyers in Greenville County, checked against the official page.
Greenville County down payment assistance at a glance (2026)
Income and price limits often vary by household size. Look up your county's area median income and HUD income limits.
Local programs
CommunityWorks (for Greenville County)
- Amount
- Up to $20,000
- First-time buyer
- Required (or no home owned in 3 years)
- Status
- Offered
- Income limit
- At or below 80% of AMI
Last checked Nov 3, 2026 · Official source (opens in new tab) ↗
Other local programs in South Carolina
Statewide help in South Carolina
You may also qualify for 1 statewide South Carolina program. Local and state assistance can sometimes be layered; confirm with each administrator.
- Palmetto Home Advantage DPA (South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing)) — 3% or 4% of the first mortgage
Check eligibility for South Carolina How to apply
Compare these programs · AMI / income limits · All South Carolina programs
HUD-approved homebuyer counselors in South Carolina (13)
Many down payment programs require a homebuyer class or counseling session. These agencies are approved by HUD and offer pre-purchase counseling or homebuyer education, usually free or low cost. From HUD's housing counselor list ↗, retrieved Nov 4, 2026.
Common questions
Does Greenville County offer down payment assistance?
Yes. We list 1 local program checked against official pages: Greenville County Homebuyer Assistance Program from CommunityWorks (for Greenville County) (Up to $20,000).
Do I have to be a first-time homebuyer for Greenville County assistance?
The official pages state: Greenville County Homebuyer Assistance Program: Required (or no home owned in 3 years).
What are the income limits for Greenville County down payment assistance?
Published on the official pages: Greenville County Homebuyer Assistance Program: At or below 80% of AMI. Confirm current limits with the administrator.
Can I combine Greenville County assistance with statewide South Carolina programs?
Sometimes. South Carolina also has 1 statewide program listed here; whether they can be layered with local help depends on each program's rules, so ask both administrators.
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