Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Buyers

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 · First-Time Buyers

Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Buyers in Florida

For first-time buyers, down payment assistance is usually about pairing the loan with Florida assistance. First-time buyers qualify for Hometown Heroes and SHIP help, which can cover most of the cash to close, and a soft-pull pre-approval makes your offer credible. We line both up before you tour homes.

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: FHA · Conventional · Florida.

Down Payment Assistance Snapshot

Up to $35,000Hometown Heroes

0% deferred 2ndStructure

FHA · ConventionalPairs With

ApplyIncome Limits

How It Works

Apply Online

5 min · soft credit pull only

Match Program

We shop lenders + assistance

Processing

Our team handles paperwork

Typically 14–21 days

FAQ

Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Buyers Questions

Is down payment assistance good for first-time buyers in Florida?

Yes. First-time buyers can pair down payment assistance with Hometown Heroes (up to $35,000) and county SHIP grants, which often cover most of the cash needed. We map your exact cash to close and get you pre-approved first.

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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Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Buyers?

A licensed Florida mortgage broker who shops the loan and the assistance for you — 5-minute pre-approval, honest numbers.

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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.