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Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority Programs

Palm Beach County, Florida

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Income limit

115% AMI

Of area median income; varies by county and household size

Repayment

Deferred

No payments until the home is sold or refinanced

What is Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority Programs?

Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority Programs is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Palm Beach County, Florida.

  • Palm Beach County HFA offers below-market rate first mortgages paired with deferred 0% second mortgages for eligible first-time homebuyers throughout Palm Beach County.
  • Funding comes from State.

Do you have to pay it back?

Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority Programs 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?

Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority Programs is open to first-time homebuyers and buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

The program requires

  • First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A minimum 640 credit score
  • A completed homebuyer education course

The program excludes

  • 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.

What are the income limits?

Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority Programs limits household income to 115% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size.

  • Income limits vary by household size. Generally up to 80%-120% AMI.
  • 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?

Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority Programs can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.

Where does it apply?

Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority Programs serves buyers purchasing in Palm Beach County, Florida.

How do you apply?

Applications for Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority Programs go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

  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 buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

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