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Home loans for emts and paramedics in Florida

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EMTs and paramedics in Florida can use Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program from Florida Housing Finance Corporation, which offers Up to 5% of the first mortgage amount (maximum $35,000, minimum $10,000), subject to funding. You can combine it with standard FHA, conventional or VA financing; eligibility, income limits and funding are set by the agency.

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What is Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program?

Assistance for income-qualified first-time buyers in eligible workforce occupations, including healthcare workers, school staff, first responders and specified military borrowers. It is a 0% non-amortizing 30-year deferred second mortgage, not forgivable. Florida Housing has announced that 2025–2026 funding is fully committed, so check availability.

Official page (verified October 23, 2026): Florida Housing Finance Corporation

What other down payment help is available in Florida?

  • Florida Assist — Up to $10,000 on FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional loans

Frequently asked questions

Up to 5% of the first mortgage amount (maximum $35,000, minimum $10,000), subject to funding. Assistance for income-qualified first-time buyers in eligible workforce occupations, including healthcare workers, school staff, first responders and specified military borrowers. It is a 0% non-amortizing 30-year deferred second mortgage, not forgivable. Florida Housing has announced that 2025–2026 funding is fully committed, so check availability.

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Data last updated October 23, 2026.

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Figures on this page are estimates for educational purposes only and are not a loan offer or commitment to lend. Rates, loan limits, fees and assistance programs change frequently and vary by lender, location and borrower profile. Confirm current terms with a licensed loan officer.