Pasco County Community Development Down Payment Assistance Program
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Contact Info:
https://www.pascocountyfl.net/385/Community-Development 8610 Galen Wilson Blvd, Port Richey, FL 34668 (727) 834-3447
Limitations
Buyer must be a first-time home buyer. Moderate Income applicants will begin paying back their loan immediately. If an applicant is married, whether or not they are currently living in the same household, incomes and assets of both parties must be considered in order to determine eligibility. In addition, both parties must sign mortgage and note regardless of if the spouse is on title or the loan application. Realtors may not charge any fees except their commission, which cannot be higher than the normally accepted rate.
Credit Score Requirements
Based on 1st mortgage requirements.
Deferred Payments?
Yes, for 5 years
Accepted First Mortgage Type:
Freddie Mac, Freddie Mac HFA Advantage, Freddie Mac Home Possible, Fannie Mae, Fannie Mae HFA Preferred, Fannie Mae HomeReady, FHA 203(b), VA, USDA / RD
Homeowners Education Class:
Required
Is Forgivable?
No Forgiveness.
Location:
1 County: Pasco Property must be in Pasco County, FL.
Income Limitations:
Yes, based on Compliance Income (including household income) Income limits from HUD 2023 120% AMI guidelines Income categories served for this program are Very Low, Low and Moderate; therefore, income cannot exceed 120% AMI. NOTE: our program model reflects the highest income category.
Maximum Assistance
$25,000 Assistance amount varies and is based on household income categories: Up to $50,000 for those with income levels under 50% AMI; Up to $35,000 for those with income levels under 80% AMI; Up to $25,000 for those with income levels under 120% AMI.
Education Requirements Info:
All interested homebuyers will need to contact Suncoast Housing Connections (formerly Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation) to attend a Home Buyer Education Class. Please contact them at (727) 442-7075 or toll free at (866) 608-3220
Eligible Property Types:
Single Family Detached Condo Townhome/PUD
Income By Household Size:
HH1HH2HH3HH4HH5HH6HH7HH8 $73,080$83,520$93,960$104,280$112,680$121,080$129,360$137,760 *Income limits as of 06/07/2023
Qualifying Ratios:
Housing Ratio: — Total DTI: Up To 41% Applicants must have a back-end ratio of no more than 41%.
