Manatee County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Down Payment Assistance Program
Special Alert
Assistance amounts and Maximum Purchase Price limits vary by income categories. Review program guidelines to determine assistance and sales price limit eligibility by income level.
Maximum Purchase Price
$300,000
Contact Info:
https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/neighborhood_services 1112 Manatee Avenue West – Suite 300, Bradenton, FL 34205 941-749-3029
Limitations
Per Agency in regard to Lenders: Please note that for lenders to participate in our program they have to be lender certified and this is only done once a year and it requires mandatory participation in a lender certification class. We are also only certifying lenders located in the Sarasota/Bradenton area with loan originators located in those offices. Buyer must be a first-time home buyer.
Credit Score Requirements
Based on 1st mortgage requirements.
Deferred Payments?
Yes
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?
CDBG funding is provided as a subordinate mortgage at 0% interest deferred loan for 30 years with forgiveness at the end of the term.
Location:
1 County: Manatee Property must be located in unincorporated Manatee County.
Income Limitations:
Yes, based on Compliance Income (including household income) Income limits from HUD 2023 80% AMI guidelines Household members must earn at or below 80% of the area median income adjusted by family size for the Bradenton/Sarasota MSA
Maximum Assistance
$45,000 Maximum per unit assistance will vary based on income: Up to $45,000 for very-low (50% AMI) income households; Up to $40,000 for low (80% AMI) income households. (Assistance includes up to $6,000 for closing costs)
Education Requirements Info:
Homebuyer’s must complete an eight hour Manatee County approved or HUD certified First Time Homebuyer’s Education Class prior to receiving CDBG assistance.
Eligible Property Types:
Single Family Detached Condo Townhome/PUD
Income By Household Size:
HH1HH2HH3HH4HH5HH6HH7HH8 $48,350$55,250$62,150$69,050$74,600$80,100$85,650$91,150 *Income limits as of 06/02/2023
Qualifying Ratios:
Determined by first mortgage product or lender.
