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City of Gainesville Down Payment Assistance Program (SHIP)

Up to $0 toward a down payment in FL.

Location
FL
Type
Forgivable assistance
Max assistance
$0
Min. credit score
620
First-time buyer
Required
Property types
Single family, Condo, Townhouse

City of Gainesville provides income-tiered SHIP DPA: Very Low ≤50% AMI up to $30,000; Low ≤80% AMI up to $20,000; Moderate ≤120% AMI up to $15,000. Forgiven after 10 years. Separate from Alachua County program.

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City of Gainesville Down Payment Assistance Program (SHIP), explained

A short, free course on City of Gainesville Down Payment Assistance Program (SHIP): what it is, who it is for, how it is forgiven, where it applies and how to apply. Based on program data from July 2026. About ten minutes.

5 modules · About 10 minutes

Program details are sourced from public agency data and may change. Confirm eligibility with a Hey Prescott loan officer before applying.