Up to $0 toward a down payment in FL.
Santa Rosa County provides $25,000-$50,000 in SHIP assistance for first-time homebuyers in Milton, Pace, Gulf Breeze area. 50% forgiven at year 5; 20%/year in years 6-10. Monitor for funding cycles (~$947,428 for 2025-26).
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 Santa Rosa County SHIP First-Time Homebuyer Program: 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.