City of Largo - Sold on Largo Program
City of Largo - Sold on Largo Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Largo, Florida.
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 inside Largo city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 120% of area median income
- Homes outside Largo
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 Pinellas 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
Largo’s homesLargo’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 29.5% single-familysingle-family
- 6.6% townhousetownhouse
- 7.4% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 30.2% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 26.3% 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.
$229,100
Largo median home value
56.5%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Largo
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 Largo - Sold on Largo Program?
City of Largo - Sold on Largo Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Largo, Florida. City of Largo "Sold on Largo" program provides up to $55,700 in deferred 0% interest second mortgage for eligible homebuyers within city limits. 20-year compliance period. Funding comes from Local.
Do you have to pay it back?
City of Largo - Sold on Largo Program is forgiven after 20 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by Sale, Refinance, and No longer primary within 20 years. 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 Largo - Sold on Largo 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. The program lists a minimum credit score of 620. A homebuyer education course is required.
What are the income limits?
City of Largo - Sold on Largo Program limits household income to 120% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income up to 120% AMI for Pinellas 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 Largo - Sold on Largo Program can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.
Where does it apply?
City of Largo - Sold on Largo Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Largo, Florida.
How do you apply?
Applications for City of Largo - Sold on Largo 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 Largo homebuyersOther programs open to Largo homebuyers
- Pinellas County HFA Home Key Plus Second MortgageUp to $10,000
- Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco CountiesGrant
- Pinellas County SHIP Purchase AssistanceDeferred
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 92 programs for LargoProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.