Williamson County · Homeownership for Heroes
Buying your first home in Williamson County, Tennessee
Williamson County, about 272,000 people, has THDA's highest income limit, but the $500,000 price cap is the number that shapes your search.
Getting to know Williamson County as a buyer
Teachers at Williamson County Schools or Franklin Special School District fit the full-time K-12 rule. So do private school teachers in the county.
Franklin Police, Brentwood Police, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Franklin Fire are the main eligible employers. Buyers look across Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hill, Nolensville and Thompson's Station.
Spring Hill spans the Williamson-Maury line. The Williamson side uses $139,320 / $162,540, the Maury side $124,320 / $145,040, so check which county a listing is in.
The caps in Williamson County
| Cap for 1–2 people | Cap for 3 or more | Highest price allowed |
|---|---|---|
| $139,320 | $162,540 | $500,000 |
Williamson County's limits are $139,320 for 1-2 people and $162,540 for 3+; the price cap is $500,000. Compare with every county's caps, or run your own budget.
More help that's specific to Williamson County
We couldn't find a current program just for Williamson County. The statewide ones still work here, so take a look at the full Tennessee list.
Homebuyer class options near Williamson County
Plan on a homebuyer class; almost every assistance program makes you take one before the closing date. Here is who near Williamson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbine Community Organization | Nashville | 20 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Aaa Residential Resources, Inc. | Nashville | 22 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
| You Can Make It Home Ownership Center, Inc. | Smyrna | 24 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 Williamson County can use it
A few of the local employers whose people qualify:
- Williamson County Schools
- Franklin Special School District
- Franklin Police Department
- Brentwood Police Department
- Williamson County Sheriff's Office
- Franklin Fire Department
Brentwood and Franklin officers can pair the Heroes rate with VA financing if they're veterans. All the jobs that count
Questions folks ask about Williamson County
What's the Williamson County income limit?
$139,320 for 1-2 people and $162,540 for 3 or more.
Which limit applies in Spring Hill?
It depends on the county the home sits in: Williamson or Maury.
Do Franklin Special School District teachers qualify?
Yes, as full-time K-12 teachers in a Tennessee public school.
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