Florida Housing Finance Corporation

ICYMI: Our latest Annual Report is now available. It provides details on program accomplishments and activities throughout the 2023 year. Learn more about Florida Housing's rental and homeownership programs, click here: https://bit.ly/2ZojAfn #FloridaHousing #WelcomeHome #AffordableHousing

"America was built on courage, imagination and unbeatable determination." —Harry S. Truman #FloridaHousing #WelcomeHome #AffordableHousing

Today, the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program re-opens for a new funding cycle! This popular, down payment and closing cost assistance gets reserved quickly! Get connected with a local loan officer to determine your eligibility here: https://ow.ly/CYjr50Ss6Tt. #FLHometownHeroes #FloridaHousing #WelcomeHome #Affordable Housing

Meet Earl and Carol Drummond, both are Army veterans who were able to purchase a home using their down payment assistance from the Hometown Heroes Program. “It is a program that I think more veterans, first responders, people in those categories should use. It is a true blessing for anyone who can use it.” https://ow.ly/mNIy50S7fM1 This program provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time, income-qualified homebuyers so they can purchase a primary residence in the community in which they work and serve. The Florida Hometown Heroes Loan Program also offers a lower first mortgage interest rate and additional special benefits to those who have served and continue to serve their country. For more information, visit our website: https://ow.ly/NVAn50S7fLY #NationalHomeownershipMonth #FLHometownHeroes #FloridaHousing #WelcomeHome #AffordableHousing https://ow.ly/o6RK50S7fLZ

Thank you to everyone who traveled to Tallahassee for our June board meeting, today! Please visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/y1mi50L4NAk #FloridaHousing #WelcomeHome #AffordableHousing

Rose Bennett is a high school teacher who first learned about the Hometown Heroes program at an open house. “This assistance changed our lives, mine and my sons, we’re in a house now. I’ve been in an apartment my whole life…it got me in the right home, at the right time!” https://lnkd.in/gRN42nNs This program provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time, income-qualified homebuyers so they can purchase a primary residence in the community in which they work and serve. For more information, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3tdKSDB #NationalHomeownershipMonth #FLHometownHeroes #FloridaHousing #WelcomeHome #AffordableHousing

Gresyl and Jeff Yepez are both nurses who were able to buy a family home through the Hometown Heroes Program. “Having your own home when you are starting a family it’s a really great help because you get to have that space that you can raise your child and not worrying about the environment.” https://lnkd.in/gQEtYZTS The Hometown Heroes Program was created to help Florida’s workforce purchase a home in the communities where they work. For more information, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3tdKSDB #NationalHomeownershipMonth #FLHometownHeroes #FloridaHousing #WelcomeHome #AffordableHousing

To find the heart of a father, one need only look at his children. #FloridaHousing #WelcomeHome #AffordableHousing #FathersDay2024

“It allowed me to find a home that would fit my family and our needs and our wants…I think it’s a perfect program for first responders and for educators.” Chandrea Poole, a middle school teacher and mom of two boys, shares how the Hometown Heroes Program helped her purchase her first home and provide for her family. https://ow.ly/bF0050S7hjS The Hometown Heroes Program has provided more than $100 million in down payment assistance to Florida families. Are you one of them? We want to hear from you! https://ow.ly/wk8B50S7hjR #NationalHomeownershipMonth #FLHometownHeroes #FloridaHousing #WelcomeHome #AffordableHousing

Drew Stewart was in the Marine Corp for nine years and is a Naples resident, born and raised. “I think it’s a great program, and I think it definitely helps vets and I think there should be more programs out there to give back to the ones who give our freedoms here.” https://lnkd.in/eBi9Djir The Florida Hometown Heroes Loan Program also offers a lower first mortgage interest rate and additional special benefits to those who have served and continue to serve their country. For more information, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/3tdKSDB #NationalHomeownershipMonth #FLHometownHeroes #FloridaHousing #WelcomeHome #AffordableHousing