Robertson County · Homeownership for Heroes
Buying your first home in Robertson County, Tennessee
Robertson County, about 80,000 residents, sits in THDA's top income tier even though it's smaller than its Nashville-area neighbors.
Getting to know Robertson County as a buyer
Robertson County Schools serves Springfield, Greenbrier, White House and Coopertown. Full-time K-12 teachers there qualify.
Springfield Police and the Robertson County Sheriff's Office are the main law enforcement employers. If you work in Davidson or Sumner and live here, your job still counts; only the home's county sets the limit.
With a $139,320 / $162,540 limit and a $500,000 cap, the price cap may matter more than income. The 640 credit floor and 45% debt-to-income cap are the next things to check.
The caps in Robertson County
| Cap for 1–2 people | Cap for 3 or more | Highest price allowed |
|---|---|---|
| $139,320 | $162,540 | $500,000 |
Robertson County's limit is $139,320 for a household of 1-2 and $162,540 for 3+. Compare with every county's caps, or run your own budget.
More help that's specific to Robertson County
We couldn't find a current program just for Robertson County. The statewide ones still work here, so take a look at the full Tennessee list.
Homebuyer class options near Robertson County
Plan on a homebuyer class; almost every assistance program makes you take one before the closing date. Here is who near Robertson County is HUD-approved to teach it or sit down with you one on one:
| Agency | Office in | Miles away | Help offered | Spoken in | Ways to attend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaa Residential Resources, Inc. | Nashville | 24 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
| Woodbine Community Organization | Nashville | 28 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| You Can Make It Home Ownership Center, Inc. | Smyrna | 40 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
Pulled from HUD's housing counseling agency list. Programs don't all accept the same classes.
Who in Robertson County can use it
A few of the local employers whose people qualify:
- Robertson County Schools
- Springfield Police Department
- Robertson County Sheriff's Office
Springfield officers and Robertson County deputies qualify with current Tennessee employment. All the jobs that count
Questions folks ask about Robertson County
What's the Springfield income limit?
$139,320 (1-2) and $162,540 (3+).
What about White House?
White House spans Robertson and Sumner; both use the same limit.
What's the debt-to-income limit?
THDA's maximum is 45%.
Nearby and elsewhere: Shelby County · Davidson County · Knox County · Hamilton County · Rutherford County · Williamson County · Montgomery County · Sumner County · Every county
