One of the essential steps to receiving down payment assistance for first time home buyers in Jacksonville FL to purchase a home is the 8 hour class. In order to use any of the first time home buyer help in Jacksonville FL you must take a HUD approved 8 hour class.

This is an helpful class  that gives information on the home buying process for the first time homebuyer. You will learn about choosing, financing and maintaining your new Jacksonville FL home.

When you have completed this 1 day home buyer education course you will receive a certificate. This certificate is good for one year and will be required by your lender to certify completion of the course. Once you receive your certificate you may be eligible for many first time home buyer programs such as, Headstart to Homeownership (H2H) program, Florida Bond program and the Jacksonville SHIP program just to name a few.

This certificate is so very valuable because with it and the down payment programs you have the potential for up $22,500 in down payment and closing cost assistance for your new Jacksonville FL home.

Here is a list of some of the approved providers.............

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

134 EAST CHURCH STREET, SUITE 2
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32202
(904) 354-4846

Fee $50


FAMILY FOUNDATIONS
OF
NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC.


1639 ATLANTIC BLVD.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32207
(904) 396-4846


HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
OF
NORTHEAST FLORIDA


4401 EMERSON STREET, SUITE 1
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32207
(904) 398-4424

If you are not already working with a sales agent and would like more information on down payment assistance programs here in the Jacksonville FL area please contact me using the form below.