A mission of the Pinellas County HFA is to help provide secure, livable, and reasonably-priced housing for households with low to moderate incomes, aid first-time home buyers, and collaborate with public and private partners, including local governments and non-profit organizations, to secure financing for affordable multi-family rental housing.


First Mortgage Programs Offered by Pinellas County HFA
Pinellas County HFA FHA Loan Program

Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Low Down Payments, Easy Qualification

FHA program for Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk County, FL residents seeking down payment assistance, offered by the Pinellas County HFA

Min. Credit Score

660

Min. Down Payment

3.5%

Max. Loan Amount

$349,525

Pinellas County HFA HOME KEY VA Loan Program

Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Low Down Payments, Zero Down

VA program for Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk County, FL vets and active-duty military seeking down payment assistance, offered by the Pinellas County HFA

Min. Credit Score

660

Min. Down Payment

0%

Max. Loan Amount

$349,525

Pinellas County HFA HOME KEY USDA-RD Loan Program

Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Zero Down

USDA program for Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk County, FL residents seeking down payment assistance, offered by the Pinellas County HFA

Min. Credit Score

660

Min. Down Payment

0%

Max. Loan Amount

$349,525

Pinellas County HFA Advantage Conv- Low Income

Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Low Credit Scores

Conventional option for low income Pinellas, Polk, Pasco County residents seeking down payment assistance from the "Home Key HFA Advantage" program.

Min. Credit Score

660

Min. Down Payment

3%

Max. Loan Amount

No Limits

Pinellas County HFA Advantage Conv- Median Income

Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Low Credit Scores

Conventional option for Pinellas County, FL residents making above 80% AMI seeking down payment help from the "Home Key Plus" program.

Min. Credit Score

660

Min. Down Payment

3%

Max. Loan Amount

No Limits

Second Mortgage Programs Offered by Pinellas County HFA
Pinellas County HFA Home Key Plus 2nd Mortgage

Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Low Credit Scores, Zero Down

Home Key Plus Second Mortgage combines the Pinellas County HFA first mortgage with a second mortgage to cover down payment costs.

Min. Credit Score

660

Min. Down Payment

3%

Max. Loan Amount

No Limits

Up to $12,000 in Assistance Program Benefit Amount

See If You Qualify for Pinellas County HFA Loans

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