Florida Hometown Heroes Program
Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance to First-Time Homebuyers with a Qualifying Frontline Hero Occupation.
We will help you get into your dream home because we offer a full array of mortgage products to fit your needs. This section is here to help you understand the Florida Hometown Heroes Program. AAA Capital Funding offers the Florida Hometown Heroes Program to qualified individuals.
The Florida Hometown Heroes Program is available from us on all loan types including FHA, Conventional, VA, and Non-Conventional mortgages.
Ask us how you can benefit by working with us on your home purchase.
Florida Hometown Hero Requirements
There are several requirements needed for the Florida Hometown Heroes Program but the main ones to keep in mind are listed here:
- The minimum credit score needed in order to be eligible for the Florida Hometown Heroes Program from us is 640.
- You must be an eligible frontline worker.
- You must be a first-time homebuyer.
What is considered an eligible occupation to qualify for the Florida Hometown Heroes Program?
Here is a full list of job titles/job positions to see if you qualify:
- Sworn Law Enforcement Officer
- Certified Correction Officer
- Correctional Probation Officer
- Law Enforcement Officers eligible under the Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program
- Sworn Law Enforcement Officer
- Certified Correction Officer
- Correctional Probation Officer
- (Federal Officer Examples)
- FBI
- US Dept. of Homeland Security
- US Marshals Service, US Drug Enforcement Administration
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
- US Immigration & Customs Enforcement
- Juvenile Detention Officer
- Juvenile Probation Officer
- Firefighter
- Certified Paramedic
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- 911 Public Safety Communicator
- Certified K-12 Educators (Public, Charter Schools) to include:
- Classroom Teacher
- Career Specialist
- Librarian/Media Specialist
- School Counselor
- Social Worker
- School Psychologist
- (Private school educators, as reflected above, are eligible with certification from FL Department of Education.)
- Licensed or Registered Childcare Operator (Owner of Childcare Facility)
- Childcare Instructor (employed by a LICENSED childcare facility or LICENSED or REGISTERED home childcare provider)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Certified Nurse Midwife
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Home Health Aide (employed by a LICENSED home health agency)
- Health Care Practitioner to include:
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Anesthesiologist
- Anesthesiologist Assistant
- Psychiatrist
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Acupuncturist
- Osteopathic Physician
- Chiropractic Physician
- Podiatric Physician
- Certified Podiatric X-Ray Assistant
- Naturopathic Physician
- Pharmacist
- Nuclear Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Dentist
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Assistant
- Speech Language Pathologist or Audiologist
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant or Audiologist Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Occupational Therapist Aide
- Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Licensed Dietician or Nutritionist
- Licensed Nutrition Counselor
- Registered Dietician or Nutritionist
- Dietetic Technician
- Athletic Trainer
- Prosthetist
- Orthotist
- Prosthetist Orthotist
- Pedorthist
- Prosthetist
- Orthotic Fitter
- Orthotic Fitter Assistant
- Electrologist
- Massage Therapist
- Clinical Laboratory Personnel to include:
- Laboratory Director
- Supervisor
- Technologist
- Blood-Gas Analyst
- Laboratory Testing Technician
- Phlebotomist
- (employed as a full-time phlebotomist and has successfully completed an accredited phlebotomy course)
- Licensed Medical Physicist (Radiologic)which works with diagnostic application and safe use of x-rays, ultrasonic radiation or magnetic fields.
- Certified Basic X-Ray Machine Operator
- Certified Radiologic
- Technologist
- Certified Radiology Assistant
- Certified General Radiographer
- Specialty Technologist (Radiologic)
- Genetic Counselor
- Optician
- Optician Apprentice
- Certified Optometrist
- Hearing Aid Specialist
- Hearing Aid Specialist Trainee
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Psychologist
- School Psychologist
- Clinical Social Worker
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Mental Health Counselor
- Child Protective Services’ Enforcement
- Adult Protective Services’ Enforcement
- Veterinarian
- Veterinarian Assistant or Technician
- *(employed by a permanent or mobile veterinary practice)
- Assistant Public Defender
- Assistant State Attorney
- Assisted Living Facility Administrator
- Active Military Personnel
- Veterans
In addition to the occupations listed above, there are income limits and loan amount limits for the Florida Hometown Heroes Program as well.
Here is a list of the counties in Florida and their loan amount and income limits to see if you qualify:
| 2023 FL | 2023 FL | 2023 FL | |
| Hometown | Hometown | Hometown | |
| Heroes FHA | Heroes | Heroes | |
| & USDA Loan | Conventional and | Income | |
| Limits | VA Loan Limits | Limits | |
| Alachua | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $122,850.00 |
| Baker | $526,700.00 | $726,200.00 | $121,800.00 |
| Bay | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Bradford | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Brevard | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $121,800.00 |
| Broward | $557,750.00 | $726,200.00 | $136,050.00 |
| Calhoun | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Charlotte | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Citrus | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Clay | $526,700.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Collier | $672,750.00 | $726,200.00 | $141,450.00 |
| Columbia | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| De Soto | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Dixie | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Duval | $526,700.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Escambia | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Flagler | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Franklin | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Gadsden | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $121,800.00 |
| Gilchrist | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $122,850.00 |
| Glades | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Gulf | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Hamilton | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Hardee | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Hendry | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Hernando | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $123,150.00 |
| Highlands | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Hillsborough | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $123,150.00 |
| Holmes | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Indian River | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $119,850.00 |
| Jackson | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Jefferson | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $121,800.00 |
| Lafayette | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Lake | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $124,350.00 |
| Lee | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $120,600.00 |
| Leon | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $121,800.00 |
| Levy | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Liberty | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Madison | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Manatee | $506,000.00 | $726,200.00 | $129,450.00 |
| Marion | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Martin | $500,250.00 | $726,200.00 | $120,000.00 |
| Miami-Dade | $557,750.00 | $726,200.00 | $146,250.00 |
| Monroe | $874,000.00 | $874,000.00 | $153,750.00 |
| Nassau | $526,700.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Okaloosa | $603,750.00 | $726,200.00 | $131,850.00 |
| Okeechobee | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Orange | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $124,350.00 |
| Osceola | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $124,350.00 |
| Palm Beach | $557,750.00 | $726,200.00 | $138,000.00 |
| Pasco | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $123,150.00 |
| Pinellas | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $123,150.00 |
| Polk | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Putnam | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Santa Rosa | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Sarasota | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $129,450.00 |
| Seminole | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $124,350.00 |
| St. Johns | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| St. Lucie | $500,250.00 | $726,200.00 | $120,000.00 |
| Sumter | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Suwanee | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Taylor | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Union | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Volusia | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Wakulla | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Walton | $603,750.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
| Washington | $472,030.00 | $726,200.00 | $118,950.00 |
The Florida Hometown Heroes Program is our way of saying “Thank You For Your Service”!
We want to provide you funds towards your down payment assistance and closing costs for you to purchase a home.
You can use our Down Payment Assistance with any of our first mortgage loans: Conventional, FHA, or VA.
Some of the Florida Hometown Heroes Program requirements are:
First-Time Homebuyer – you must meet the IRS definition of a first-time homebuyer.
- You must have not owned a home in the past three years as your primary residence.
- As a Veteran, Active Duty, Widow of a deceased Veteran you, are exempt from this requirement.
- You can own a mobile home but it must be on a rented lot or land and still qualify as a first-time homebuyer.
You must be actively licensed/certified in one of the approved occupations or an approved veteran/active duty status.
The property you purchase must be your new primary residence.
You must not exceed the income and loan limits for the county you plan on buying in.
Credit requirements:
You must meet the credit requirements for the loan type you have chosen to best fit your needs (Conventional, FHA, VA, etc.).
Speak to your AAA Capital Funding loan officer regarding these specific requirements.
Homebuyer education is also required, and we can easily help you complete this requirement.
You will receive 5% of the loan amount in Down Payment Assistance (maximum limit of $25,000).
To speak to an approved loan officer that can help guide you with the Florida Hometown Heroes Program, please call us at (local) 954-390-7994 or (toll-free) 1-888-601-8344. You can also visit our application page to get started: Get Started Here
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