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City of Fort Pierce CDBG Homebuyer Assistance

Fort Pierce, Florida

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Assistance

$2,500

The maximum the program publishes — not an offer

Income limit

80% AMI

Of area median income; varies by county and household size

Repayment

Grant

Not repaid

What is City of Fort Pierce CDBG Homebuyer Assistance?

City of Fort Pierce CDBG Homebuyer Assistance is a grant for homebuyers in Fort Pierce, Florida.

  • City of Fort Pierce CDBG-funded grant program for eligible first-time homebuyers. Separate from SHIP program. $2,500 true grant with no repayment requirement.
  • Funding comes from Federal.

How much assistance does it provide?

City of Fort Pierce CDBG Homebuyer Assistance offers up to $2,500 in assistance.

  • Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — the administering agency determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

City of Fort Pierce CDBG Homebuyer Assistance is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid.

  • Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

City of Fort Pierce CDBG Homebuyer Assistance is open to first-time homebuyers and buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

The program requires

  • First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course

The program excludes

  • Households above 80% of area median income

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

What are the income limits?

City of Fort Pierce CDBG Homebuyer Assistance limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size.

  • Income at or below 80% AMI for St. Lucie 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?

City of Fort Pierce CDBG Homebuyer Assistance can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.

Where does it apply?

City of Fort Pierce CDBG Homebuyer Assistance serves buyers purchasing in Fort Pierce, Florida.

How do you apply?

Applications for City of Fort Pierce CDBG Homebuyer Assistance go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

  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 buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

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