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Florida First-Time Home Buyer Grants

Discover down payment assistance and grant programs available in all 67 Florida counties

67
Counties Covered
200+
Grant Programs
Up to $60K
Maximum Assistance

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Statewide Programs

These programs are available across all of Florida

Florida Hometown Heroes Program

For frontline workers, educators, healthcare, military, and first responders

$35,000
Requirements:
  • Must be a qualifying hometown hero
  • First-time buyer or haven't owned in 3 years
  • Meet income and purchase price limits

Florida Assist Second Mortgage

0% interest second mortgage for down payment and closing costs

$10,000
Requirements:
  • Used with FL First mortgage
  • First-time buyer requirements
  • Income limits apply

Florida Housing Finance Corporation Programs

Multiple first-time buyer programs with competitive rates

Requirements:
  • Credit score 640+
  • Complete homebuyer education
  • Income and purchase price limits

USDA Rural Development Loans

100% financing in eligible rural areas

Requirements:
  • Property in USDA-eligible area
  • Income within USDA limits
  • Primary residence only

VA Loans

For eligible veterans and service members

No down payment required
Requirements:
  • Military service requirements
  • Certificate of Eligibility
  • Primary residence

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