Exclusive Home Buyer Assistance for Teachers
Hero Nextdoor offers exclusive homebuyer support for Teachers and Educators to make homeownership more attainable. As part of our nonprofit-backed program, you’ll gain access to vetted professionals who waive fees, reduce closing costs, and donate back to support heroes like you. Additionally, you’ll be eligible to apply for the Hero Nextdoor Grant. These benefits are only available through our vetted professional network.
Why We Support Teachers
Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping our communities, yet they often face financial challenges that make homeownership difficult.
- Out-of-Pocket Expenses
- Teachers send an average of $750 annually on classroom supplies from their own funds.
- Burnout Rates
- ~44% of K-12 teachers report feeling burned out “always” or “very often”, the highest among U.S. professions
- Second Jobs
- About 18% of teachers hold second jobs during the school year – 3x more than the average U.S. worker
- Home Affordability
- The average teacher can only afford 14% of homes for sale within a commuting distance of their school, a significant decline from 39% in 2019.
Who Qualifies for Hero Nextdoor?
Hero Nextdoor’s Teacher Home Buyer Program is open to a broad range of educational professionals, including:
- Public, Private, and Charter school teachers – Preschool, Pre-K, K-12, High school, and postsecondary
- Substitute teachers
- Teacher’s Aides
- Support Staff
- School Counselors and therapists
- Special education teachers
- Librarians and speech-language pathologists
- School administrators
- Retired teachers who are receiving a teacher retirement pension
Teacher Estimated Savings
Use the slider below to learn how much you could save by using Hero Nextdoor! Estimates are based on national averages and will vary by market.
Frequently Asked Questions
No! The program is open to any qualifying educator, whether this is your first or fifth home.
No — this is a nonprofit initiative by Hero Nextdoor, a 501(c)(3) organization that partners with education-friendly professionals to offer real savings.
Most eligible teachers save $4,000–$8,000 or more in closing costs and fees. Use the Hero Savings Calculator on this page to estimate your personalized benefit.
To access the savings, you must work with our approved partners. However, your current provider may apply to join the program.
Absolutely. Our teacher home buyer benefits can be combined with VA, FHA, or conventional loans to maximize savings and support.
Absolutely. Our program stacks with most state and local grant programs for educators.
Yes — retired teachers are eligible if they are currently receiving a teacher retirement pension (such as TRS, STRS, or CalSTRS). Just let us know during the application process.
Simply click “Get Started” to verify eligibility and get matched with a participating lender or real estate agent in your area.