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Bradford County SHIP Purchase Assistance

Bradford County SHIP Purchase Assistance is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Bradford County, Florida.

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The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A minimum 620 credit score
  • A completed homebuyer education course
  • A home in Bradford County

It doesn’t cover

  • Households above 120% of area median income
  • Homes outside Bradford County

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

Income limit

120% of Bradford County’s area median income

HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.

$81,100
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)
Income limits in Florida

Where it applies

Bradford County’s homes

  • 61.2% single-family
  • 1.2% townhouse
  • 1.4% 2–4 units
  • 6.2% 5+ units
  • 30% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$212,500

Bradford County median home value

40.5%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Bradford County

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program before funds are reserved.

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

  3. Work with a lender who handles the program

    Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

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Questions about this program

What is Bradford County SHIP Purchase Assistance?

Bradford County SHIP Purchase Assistance is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Bradford County, Florida. Bradford County provides SHIP deferred 0% loan for eligible homebuyers in Starke and surrounding Bradford County. Applicants placed on waiting list when funds are limited. Funding comes from State.

Do you have to pay it back?

Bradford County SHIP Purchase Assistance is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Sale, Refinance, and Transfer of Title. The assistance is recorded in 2nd Lien position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Bradford County SHIP Purchase Assistance is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time homebuyer" usually means not having owned a home in the last three years, but the program sets its own definition. The program lists a minimum credit score of 620. A homebuyer education course is required.

What are the income limits?

Bradford County SHIP Purchase Assistance limits household income to 120% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income up to 120% AMI for Bradford County. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

What kind of home can it be used for?

Bradford County SHIP Purchase Assistance can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.

Where does it apply?

Bradford County SHIP Purchase Assistance serves homebuyers purchasing in Bradford County, Florida.

How do you apply?

Applications for Bradford County SHIP Purchase Assistance go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Also for Bradford County homebuyers

Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.

All 85 programs for Bradford County

Program terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.