Chenoa Fund FHA DPA Program
Chenoa Fund FHA DPA Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Florida.
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A minimum 600 credit score
- A home in Florida
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Where it applies
Florida’s homesFlorida’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 54.7% single-familysingle-family
- 6.7% townhousetownhouse
- 5.9% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 24.5% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 8.2% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$359,000
Florida median home value
34%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.
How to apply
How to applyTwo steps, in this order
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.
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.
Questions about this program
What is Chenoa Fund FHA DPA Program?
Chenoa Fund FHA DPA Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Florida. Chenoa Fund provides 3.5% or 5% of purchase price as secondary financing paired with FHA first mortgage. Forgivable option: 30-year 0% second mortgage forgiven if primary residence maintained. Repayable option: 10-year second mortgage at first mortgage rate + 2%. No income limits. Min 600 credit score. Funding comes from Nonprofit.
How much assistance does it provide?
Chenoa Fund FHA DPA Program provides assistance worth 5% of the purchase price, as set by the program. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — the administering agency determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
Chenoa Fund FHA DPA Program 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 No longer primary (forgivable option). 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?
Chenoa Fund FHA DPA Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. The program lists a minimum credit score of 600.
What are the income limits?
Chenoa Fund FHA DPA Program sets its income limit as follows: No income limits. 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?
Chenoa Fund FHA DPA Program can be used for Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, and 2-4 Unit.
Where does it apply?
Chenoa Fund FHA DPA Program serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in Florida.
How do you apply?
Applications for Chenoa Fund FHA DPA Program 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 Florida homebuyersOther programs open to Florida homebuyers
- Florida Hometown HeroesUp to $35,000
- Salute Our Soldiers Military Loan ProgramUp to $35,000
- Florida Assist (FL Assist)Up to $10,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 88 programs for FloridaProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.