Down Payment Assistance FHA Loan

Florida grants and second mortgages that cover your down payment and closing costs.

Hometown Heroes

Up to $35,000

Structure

0% deferred 2nd

Pairs With

FHA · Conventional

Income Limits

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Down Payment Assistance · FHA

Down Payment Assistance FHA Loan in Florida

On an FHA loan, down payment assistance works within FHA's 3.5% minimum and flexible 580-score guidelines. FHA carries an upfront and monthly mortgage insurance premium, but it forgives thinner credit and higher debt than conventional — and it pairs cleanly with Florida assistance to cover the cash.

Down payment assistance covers part or all of your down payment and closing costs through a grant or a low- or no-interest second mortgage. Florida runs several, led by Hometown Heroes, and they pair with FHA and conventional first mortgages.

Florida Hometown Heroes offers up to $35,000 as a 0% deferred second that you repay only when you sell or refinance. County SHIP programs add local grants, and the Florida Assist and bond programs help statewide. Most have income limits and require a short homebuyer course.

The assistance and your first mortgage are underwritten together, so lining them up early changes what you can afford. We confirm which programs you qualify for and stack them to bring your cash to close as low as possible.

Down Payment Assistance at a Glance

✓Hometown Heroes: up to $35,000, 0% deferred until you sell.

✓County SHIP grants add local help on top.

✓Pairs with FHA and conventional first mortgages.

✓Income limits and a short homebuyer course usually apply.

Read the full down payment assistance guide, or compare other loan types: Conventional · First-Time Buyers · Florida.

Down Payment Assistance Snapshot

Up to $35,000Hometown Heroes

0% deferred 2ndStructure

FHA · ConventionalPairs With

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FAQ

Down Payment Assistance FHA Loan Questions

Does down payment assistance work with an FHA loan in Florida?

Yes. FHA's 3.5% minimum and forgiving credit rules make it a natural fit, and down payment assistance stacks with Florida Hometown Heroes to lower your cash to close. We confirm the FHA numbers against your file before you apply.

How much down payment assistance can I get in Florida?

Florida Hometown Heroes provides up to $35,000 toward your down payment and closing costs as a 0% deferred second mortgage. County SHIP programs can add more. The total depends on your county, income, and the price of the home. We calculate your eligible amount.

Do I have to repay down payment assistance?

It depends on the program. Hometown Heroes is a 0% deferred second mortgage — no monthly payment, repaid only when you sell or refinance. Some SHIP grants are forgiven over time. We explain the repayment terms for each program you qualify for.

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Figures are illustrative only and based on a sample purchase price. APR, payments, and assistance amounts vary by credit score, loan amount, income, and market conditions. Subject to credit approval. Not a commitment to lend. NMLS# 1859012. Equal Housing Lender.