Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority / Florida Housing Finance Corporation
Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority Down Payment Assistance is available in Jacksonville, FL.
Jacksonville homebuyers can access down payment assistance through Florida Housing Finance Corporation's statewide programs and Jacksonville's local HFA. Florida Housing's Homebuyer Loan Program (HLP) offers DPA of up to $15,000 as a 0% deferred second mortgage. Jacksonville's SHIP-funded programs also provide additional assistance for very low-income buyers.
First-time homebuyers using Florida Housing first mortgage
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Jacksonville, FL, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Jacksonville, FL can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Documents you will likely need
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: Rolling through Florida Housing-approved lenders
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programUp to $15,000.
Apply directly with Jacksonville Housing Finance Authority / Florida Housing Finance Corporation using the official program link on this page or call 904-630-3606. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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