City of Homestead First-Time Homebuyer Program
City of Homestead First-Time Homebuyer Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Homestead, Florida.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course
- A home inside Homestead city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Homestead
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
80% of Miami-Dade 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.
Where it applies
Homestead’s homesHomestead’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 39% single-familysingle-family
- 21.2% townhousetownhouse
- 7.8% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 29.7% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 2.3% 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.
$380,000
Homestead median home value
21.8%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Homestead
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program before funds are reserved.
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 City of Homestead First-Time Homebuyer Program?
City of Homestead First-Time Homebuyer Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Homestead, Florida. City of Homestead SHIP-funded purchase assistance for first-time homebuyers purchasing within city limits. Provides deferred 0% interest second mortgage for down payment and closing costs. Funding comes from State.
Do you have to pay it back?
City of Homestead First-Time Homebuyer 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 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?
City of Homestead First-Time Homebuyer Program 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. A homebuyer education course is required.
What are the income limits?
City of Homestead First-Time Homebuyer Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income at or below 80% AMI for Miami-Dade 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 Homestead First-Time Homebuyer Program can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.
Where does it apply?
City of Homestead First-Time Homebuyer Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Homestead, Florida.
How do you apply?
Applications for City of Homestead First-Time Homebuyer 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 Homestead homebuyersOther programs open to Homestead homebuyers
- Miami-Dade Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance ProgramUp to $35,000
- Miami-Dade Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP)Up to $28,000
- Miami-Dade Housing Finance Authority Mortgage ProgramUp to $15,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 93 programs for HomesteadProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.