1 local down payment assistance program for homebuyers in the City of Jacksonville, checked against the official page.
| Program | Amount | Type | First-time buyer | Income limit | Price limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headstart to Homeownership (H2H) | Up to $25,000 | Not stated | Must not currently own a home | At or below 80% of AMI | Not stated | Offered |
Income and price limits often vary by household size. Look up your county's area median income and HUD income limits.
City of Jacksonville Housing and Community Development
For down payment and closing costs on a primary residence in Jacksonville/Duval County. Funding is limited, and you should not sign a sales contract before you are approved.
Last checked Nov 3, 2026 · Official source (opens in new tab) ↗
You may also qualify for 3 statewide Florida programs. Local and state assistance can sometimes be layered; confirm with each administrator.
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Many down payment programs require a homebuyer class or counseling session. These agencies are approved by HUD and offer pre-purchase counseling or homebuyer education, usually free or low cost. From HUD's housing counselor list ↗, retrieved Nov 4, 2026.
Yes. We list 1 local program checked against official pages: Headstart to Homeownership (H2H) from City of Jacksonville Housing and Community Development (Up to $25,000).
The official pages state: Headstart to Homeownership (H2H): Must not currently own a home.
Published on the official pages: Headstart to Homeownership (H2H): At or below 80% of AMI. Confirm current limits with the administrator.
For down payment and closing costs on a primary residence in Jacksonville/Duval County. Funding is limited, and you should not sign a sales contract before you are approved.
Sometimes. Florida also has 3 statewide programs listed here; whether they can be layered with local help depends on each program's rules, so ask both administrators.
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