City of Sarasota SHIP Program

City of Sarasota SHIP Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Sarasota, Florida. City of Sarasota SHIP-funded purchase assistance within city limits. Separate from Sarasota County HERO program which covers unincorporated areas. Check current availability — City of Sarasota has previously had periods with no DPA funds available. Funding comes from State.

City of Sarasota SHIP 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.

City of Sarasota SHIP 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.

City of Sarasota SHIP 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 Sarasota 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.

City of Sarasota SHIP Program can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.

City of Sarasota SHIP Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Sarasota, Florida.

Applications for City of Sarasota SHIP 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.