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ActiveFlorida Housing Finance Corporation · 2026

Florida Hometown Heroes Program

Quick Facts

Agency: Florida Housing Finance Corporation
Funding: Up to $35,000
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: First-time homebuyers employed full-time in eligible frontline occupations such as healthcare, education, emergency services, public safety, or childcare.

About This Grant

Florida Hometown Heroes Program is sponsored by Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers employed in eligible frontline occupations.

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Florida Housing Finance Corporation Program Highlights - eHousingPlus Florida Housing Finance Corporation Program Highlights Today’s Rates & Offerings [ Business Days 10am – 7pm ET] March 14, 2025 Florida | Rates & Offerings [ Business Days 10am - 7pm ET ] May 28, 2026 Reservation Timeline Requirements: All First and Second Mortgage Loans Must Adhere to a 60-Day Delivery Timeline from Reservation (In eHPortal) to Loan Purchase By Lakeview.

More Information Can Be Found in the Program Guideline. NOTE: Prior to locking any loans, lender must have a FULLY EXECUTED Purchase Contract in hand, otherwise the loan will NOT be purchased. Hometown Heroes DPA: 5/28 FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE - Reserve to the WAITLIST.

HTH WAITLIST Notice sent 5/20 and posted under Highlights/Bulletins.

2025 HOMETOWN HEROES PROGRAM - BOND (Waitlist) Fannie Mae (HFA Preferred) Freddie Mac (HFA Advantage) 2025 HOMETOWN HEROES PROGRAM - TBA (Waitlist) Freddie Mac (HFA Advantage) Freddie Mac (HFA Advantage) OVER 80% AMI Fannie Mae (HFA Preferred) Freddie Mac (HFA Advantage) Freddie Mac (HFA Advantage) Freddie Mac (HFA Advantage) OVER 80% AMI Freddie Mac (HFA Advantage) Freddie Mac (HFA Advantage) OVER 80% AMI FHFC Hometown Heroes | At-A-Glance 2025 FHFC HTH Eligible Occupations Checklist and List HTH TBA vs. Bond Cheat Sheet 2025 HTH TBA vs HTH Bond Cheat Sheet 2025 Borrower Certification eHP PROCESS ORIGINATION TO PURCHASE Bond Program Official Sample Closing Packet TBA Program Official Sample Closing Packet Overview of Program UW Requirements Documentation Required to Validate FTHB Eligibility Key Income Qualification Rules Income Calculation Cheat Sheet Common UW Errors to Avoid Manufactured Housing Term Sheet Manufactured Housing Term Sheet Master Term Sheet for Stand Homebuyer Education Providers 80% AMI Conv.

Loan Limits Today’s Rates & Offerings Florida | Rates & Offerings [ Business Days 10am - 7pm ET ] May 28, 2026 Reservation Timeline Requirements: All First and Second Mortgage Loans Must Adhere to a 60-Day Delivery Timeline from Reservation (In eHPortal) to Loan Purchase By Lakeview. More Information Can Be Found in the Program Guideline.

NOTE: Prior to locking any loans, lender must have a FULLY EXECUTED Purchase Contract in hand, otherwise the loan will NOT be purchased. Hometown Heroes DPA: 5/28 FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE - Reserve to the WAITLIST. HTH WAITLIST Notice sent 5/20 and posted under Highlights/Bulletins.

Eligibility Requirements

First-time homebuyers employed full-time in eligible frontline occupations such as healthcare, education, emergency services, public safety, or childcare.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Florida Hometown Heroes Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: First-time homebuyers employed full-time in eligible frontline occupations such as healthcare, education, emergency services, public safety, or childcare. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Florida Hometown Heroes Program offer?

The current listing shows up to $35,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Florida Hometown Heroes Program?

Florida Hometown Heroes Program is funded by Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Florida Hometown Heroes Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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