Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program
Hometown Heroes for Florida court employees
Florida court clerks, court reporters, assistant state attorneys and public defenders may get up to $35,000 at 0% toward a first home via Hometown Heroes.
Who's covered
Full-time employees of a Florida-based county, state or federal court, court administrator's office, State Attorney's Office or Public Defender's Office qualify. Examples include assistant state attorneys, assistant public defenders, court clerks and court reporters.
Your lender verifies full-time work at a specific Florida location with paystubs or a verification of employment.
Prosecutors and defenders alike
Both sides of the courtroom are covered. Assistant state attorneys and assistant public defenders are named in the eligible employer list, along with the staff who keep the courts running.
Watch the income limit
Attorney salaries can sit close to the county limits, especially in two-income households. Check the income limits and ask your lender whether it uses the TBA or Bond option, since they count income differently.
Paperwork to pull together
- Recent paystubs or a verification of employment
- Employer letter with your Florida office address, if requested
- Homebuyer education certificate
- Standard mortgage income and asset documents
Questions we hear
Do assistant public defenders qualify?
Yes. Full-time employees of a Florida Public Defender's Office are eligible.
Do federal court employees qualify?
Yes, if they work full-time at a Florida-based federal court.
Is there an income limit?
Yes. It depends on your county and on whether your lender uses the TBA or Bond option.
