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The Florida Hometown Heroes Housing (HTH) Program makes homeownership affordable for eligible workforce occupations. This program provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time, income-qualified homebuyers so they can purchase a primary residence in the community in which they work and serve.
The Florida Hometown Heroes Loan Program also offers a lower first mortgage interest rate and additional special benefits to those who have served and continue to serve their country.
* Eligible Borrowers who meet the occupational requirements, work full time, and are currently employed by a Florida-based employer can receive competitive market interest rates on an FHA, VA, RD, and Conventional first mortgage, reduced upfront fees, no origination points or discount points and down payment and closing cost assistance.
* HTH 2025 Program shall be limited to the following borrowers (**Click Here for Example Eligible Occupations**): * A person employed full-time by a Florida-based employer as a health care worker, school staff member, first responder, public safety or court employee, or child care worker; * A servicemember of the United States military or military reserves, the United States Coast Guard or its reserves, or the Florida National Guard; or * A veteran employed full-time by a Florida-based employer.
* Borrowers can receive up to 5% of the total first mortgage loan amount (maximum of $35,000/minimum of $10,000) in funds towards down payment and closing cost assistance. * Down payment and closing cost assistance is available in the form of a 0%, non-amortizing, 30-year deferred second mortgage.
This second mortgage becomes due and payable, in full, upon sale of the property, refinancing of the first mortgage, transfer of deed or if the homeowner no longer occupies the property as his/her primary residence. The Florida Hometown Heroes loan is not forgivable. Lender and Real Estate Agent Locator (please click here to connect with a loan officer in your area and get started.)
2025 Hometown Hero Program Income and Loan Limits If you would like to hear from others who have been helped by our Hometown Heroes Program, please click here! - Hometown Heroes Testimonies * Live Local Program Tax Credit * Multifamily Middle Market Certification * Hometown Heroes Program
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Income-qualified, first-time homebuyers in eligible workforce occupations in Florida. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Florida Hometown Heroes Program 2025 is funded by Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
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