Down Payment Assistance Program (Orange County, Florida, FL)

Orange County Housing and Community Development · Orange County, Florida, Florida

Type not verified Closed

At a glance: Up to $70,000 (very low income), $40,000 (low income) or $10,000 (moderate income). First-time buyer: Required. Checked against the official page on Nov 3, 2026.

Program details
Assistance type	Not verified on the official page — check the source
Amount	Up to $70,000 (very low income), $40,000 (low income) or $10,000 (moderate income)
Income limit	Not verified on the official page — check the source
Purchase price limit	Not verified on the official page — check the source
First-time buyer rule	Required
Status	Closed
Status note	Orange County has extended the program's temporary closure through March 2027 while it waits for state SHIP funds. New applicants are placed on a waitlist, and the County's anticipated reopening date is March 1, 2027, subject to change.
Details	Assistance is based on household income and size. A pre-purchase homebuyer education program and a first mortgage are required.
Official source	https://ocfl.net/NeighborsHousing/HomebuyerDownPaymentAssistance.aspx (opens in new tab)
Last checked	Nov 3, 2026 (automated fetch)

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Hillsborough First DPA — Up to $15,000
Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program — Up to $35,000
Headstart to Homeownership (H2H) — Up to $25,000
Dare to Own the Dream — Up to $50,000, based on income
Florida Assist (FL Assist) — Up to $10,000
Florida Homeownership Loan Program (FL HLP) Second Mortgage — $12,500
Florida Hometown Heroes — 5% of the first mortgage, minimum $10,000, maximum $35,000

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Common questions

How much is Down Payment Assistance Program?

Up to $70,000 (very low income), $40,000 (low income) or $10,000 (moderate income) (per the official page, checked Nov 3, 2026).

Do I have to be a first-time homebuyer for Down Payment Assistance Program?

Required.

How does Down Payment Assistance Program work?

Assistance is based on household income and size. A pre-purchase homebuyer education program and a first mortgage are required.

Is Down Payment Assistance Program still available in 2026?

The official page listed it as closed when we last checked on Nov 3, 2026. Funding can change, so confirm with the administrator.

Who runs Down Payment Assistance Program?

Orange County Housing and Community Development, Orange County, Florida, Florida. Apply through the program or one of its participating lenders.