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Downpayment Assistance for First Time Homebuyers

Money Currently Available: YES (updated 9/19/08 - always call to verify)

Maximum Sales Price: $219,000

Income Guidelines/How Much Downpayment You Get:

HOUSEHOLD SIZE

You Get $35,000

if you make <

You Get $30,000

if you make <

You Get $20,000

if you make <

1 PERSON

$20,700

$33,150

$49,680

2 PEOPLE

$23,700

$37,900

$56,880

3 PEOPLE

$26,650

$42,600

$63,960

4 PEOPLE

$29,600

$47,350

$71,040

5 PEOPLE

$31,950

$51,150

$76,680

6 PEOPLE

$34,350

$54,950

$82,440

7 PEOPLE

$36,700

$58,700

$88,080

8 PEOPLE

$39,050

$62,500

$93,720

  • You may also combine this with bond money for additional down payment assistance
  • Property must be brand new construction or completely rehabbed in the last 12 months (new roof, A/C, electrical, plumbing, etc. - like a brand new property)
  • Needs to be paid back in full if you live in the property less than 15 years
  • Max. 47% debt to income ratio plus application with credit score below 620 may be declined for any of the following:   
    • More than two installment or revolving debt payments that were 30 days past due in the last 24 months
    • Any installment or revolving debt payments that were 60 days past due in the last 24 months.
    • Rent payments past due in the previous 12 months.
    • Unpaid judgments, liens or garnishments
    • Bankruptcy - Two years must have elapsed from discharge of the bankruptcy and a two year period of satisfactory credit has been re-established.
  • Pre-purchase class required. To register for the class call HANDS at 407-445-5686 or visit www.cflhands.org

Contact:

407-836-5174

http://www.orangecountyfl.net/cms/dept/growth/housing/programs/afford.htm

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