Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County
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Down payment assistance · Hillsborough County
Buying a home in University, FL
3 county programs and 26 statewide.University has no program of its own, 3 across Hillsborough County, and 26 statewide. Here is what each one offers, and who near you can walk you through it.
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What’s local to University
No program of University’s own yet
No program run for University alone is listed. A home in University can use Hillsborough County’s programs below, plus the Florida statewide and federal ones.
The closest city that runs its own program is Tampa, about 9 miles away. City programs usually require the home to be inside that city’s limits.
Anywhere in HillsboroughAnywhere in Hillsborough County
3 county programs3 county programs a University homebuyer can use
1 more program is for homes in Tampa. See them 1 program in neighboring cities — for homes inside those cities, not University
- Tampa — City of Tampa - Dare to Own the Dream
Income limits in Hillsborough County
How programs here set their income limits
$104,700
County area median income, 4 people (HUD)HUD area median income, Hillsborough County, 4-person household (2026)
30 of the 91 programs here set their income limit as a share of Hillsborough County’s area median income, adjusted for household size. See the published limits for Hillsborough County
Free help nearbyFree help near University
7 HUD-approved counseling agencies within 15 miles7 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies within 15 miles
3 programs here ask for a homebuyer class first. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.All 3 local programs here ask for a homebuyer class. A HUD-approved counselor teaches it and can walk you through your options. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.
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Across Florida and nationwide
88 statewide & federal programs26 statewide programs, plus federal options
University questions
Does University have its own down payment program?
No program run for University alone is listed. A home in University can use the 3 programs that cover Hillsborough County and the 26 statewide programs. Each program’s own site has the current terms.
Can I use assistance on a condo in University?
2 of University’s 3 local and county programs accept condos. Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County lists single family. Each program’s page lists the kinds of homes it accepts, and the agency confirms it for the home you choose.
What is the income limit in Hillsborough County?
Each program sets its own. 30 of the programs here set theirs as a share of HUD’s area median income for Hillsborough County, adjusted for household size. HUD publishes the median each year; the 2026 figure is shown above and on the published limits page.
Where can I take a homebuyer class near University?
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies teach homebuyer classes, and 7 agencies are within 15 miles of University. Create a free account and take the 90-second match to see the ones near you.
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Sources
Sources: agency sites (June–July 2026), HUD FY2026, HUD counseling list. Hey Prescott is not a lender.Programs: Hey Prescott catalog of 2,000+ programs, each verified with its agency (June–July 2026). Income: HUD FY2026 income limits. Counselors: HUD list of approved housing counseling agencies. Hey Prescott is not a lender.