Florida Hardest-Hit Fund (HHF)

Florida Housing Finance Corporation

Closed Disaster Relief

About This Program

Federal Hardest Hit Fund program that provided mortgage payment assistance and principal reduction for Florida homeowners who experienced hardship due to unemployment or underemployment. While currently closed, similar disaster recovery programs may reopen during qualifying events.

Historical program average assistance; check for reopening during future disaster events

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

In Fernandina Beach, FL, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Program currently closed
  • Previously provided up to $35,000 mortgage assistance
  • Helped homeowners facing unemployment hardship
  • May reopen during disaster declarations
  • Check Florida Housing website for updates

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Fernandina Beach, FL can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

You will likely need a contractor to apply

Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Fernandina Beach early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Program closed, check for reopening

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