Up to $10,000 toward a down payment in FL.
Escambia County HFA (ECHFA) offers a Classic DPA Program: a 30-year deferred, non-interest-bearing second mortgage up to $10,000 for down payment and closing costs, paired with a 30-year fixed first mortgage (Governmental or Freddie Mac HFA Advantage conventional option). Serves Escambia and 20 additional Florida counties (21 total). First-time homebuyer requirement is waived for honorably discharged veterans (38 U.S.C. 101) and for buyers in designated targeted areas.
Short reads on how it works, in plain language. Free, no sign-up needed to read.
Free course from Hey Prescott
A short, free course on Escambia County Housing Finance Authority Homeownership Program: what it is, who it is for, when it is repaid, 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.