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Florida HFA Preferred Grant (TBA)

Florida HFA Preferred Grant (TBA) is a grant for homebuyers in Florida.

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The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: Veterans and buyers in targeted areas may be exempt from FTHB requirement
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A minimum 640 credit score
  • A completed homebuyer education course
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • A home in Florida

It doesn’t cover

  • Households above 115% 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.

Income limit

115% of the area median income where the home is

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

Florida’s homes

  • 54.7% single-family
  • 6.7% townhouse
  • 5.9% 2–4 units
  • 24.5% 5+ units
  • 8.2% mobile & 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

  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 homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Questions about this program

What is Florida HFA Preferred Grant (TBA)?

Florida HFA Preferred Grant (TBA) is a grant for homebuyers in Florida. 3% or 4% grant (no repayment) paired with Fannie Mae HFA Preferred conventional first mortgage. Forgiven immediately — no second mortgage lien. Available statewide. Funding comes from State.

Do you have to pay it back?

Florida HFA Preferred Grant (TBA) is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. The assistance is recorded in None (Grant) position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Florida HFA Preferred Grant (TBA) is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: Veterans and buyers in targeted areas may be exempt from FTHB requirement. The program lists a minimum credit score of 640. A homebuyer education course is required. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

What are the income limits?

Florida HFA Preferred Grant (TBA) limits household income to 115% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income limits vary by county and household size. Generally up to 80%-120% AMI. Check floridahousing.org. 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?

Florida HFA Preferred Grant (TBA) caps the purchase price as follows: Purchase price limits vary by county; set by Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Eligible property types include Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, and 2-4 Unit.

Where does it apply?

Florida HFA Preferred Grant (TBA) serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in Florida.

How do you apply?

Applications for Florida HFA Preferred Grant (TBA) 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.

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Program terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.