Florida HLP Second Mortgage
Florida HLP Second Mortgage is a repayable second loan for homebuyers in Florida.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: Qualified veterans or buyers in targeted areas 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 homesFlorida’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 54.7% single-familysingle-family
- 6.7% townhousetownhouse
- 5.9% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 24.5% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 8.2% 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.
$359,000
Florida median home value
34%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.
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 through First-Come-First-Served, 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 Florida HLP Second Mortgage?
Florida HLP Second Mortgage is a repayable second loan for homebuyers in Florida. Florida Housing Finance Corporation second mortgage providing $10,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance at 3% interest amortized over a 15-year term with monthly payments. Any remaining unpaid balance becomes due in full upon sale, refinance, transfer of title, or when the property ceases to be the primary residence. $10,000secondmortgageat3%fixedinterestrate15-yearamortizingrepaymenttermpairswithFloridaHousingfirstmortgageavailablestatewideincludingtargetedareas. Funding comes from State.
How much assistance does it provide?
Florida HLP Second Mortgage offers up to $10,000 in assistance. The program can be combined with other assistance, subject to the rules of each. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — the administering agency determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
Florida HLP Second Mortgage is a repayable second loan and is repaid under the terms set by the administering agency. Repayment is triggered by Sale, Refinance, No Longer Primary, 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?
Florida HLP Second Mortgage is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: Qualified veterans or buyers in targeted areas 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 HLP Second Mortgage 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, set by Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Generally up to 80%-120% AMI depending on county. Check current limits at floridahousing.org. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. 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 HLP Second Mortgage caps the purchase price as follows: Purchase price limits vary by county; set by Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Check current limits at floridahousing.org. Eligible property types include Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, and 2-4 Unit.
Where does it apply?
Florida HLP Second Mortgage serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in Florida. The program gives priority to designated target areas, so the address matters as well as the county.
How do you apply?
Applications for Florida HLP Second Mortgage go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through First-Come-First-Served. 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 Florida homebuyersOther programs open to Florida homebuyers
- Florida Hometown HeroesUp to $35,000
- Salute Our Soldiers Military Loan ProgramUp to $35,000
- Florida Assist (FL Assist)Up to $10,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 88 programs for FloridaProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.