Brevard County SHIP program — realtor & lender inquiries

Are you a lender interested in participating in the Brevard County SHIP purchase assistance program?

Brevard County requires homebuyers to qualify for a first mortgage through an eligible or participating lender. If you are a mortgage lender interested in working with buyers using Brevard County SHIP assistance, please contact the Brevard County Housing and Human Services Department and Florida Housing Finance Corporation to confirm current lender participation requirements.

Questions regarding the NOFA or the Brevard County SHIP program may be directed to the Housing and Human Services Department or by phone.

Florida Housing Finance Corporation: (850) 488-4197

Brevard County Housing and Human Services Department
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. B, Suite 106
Viera, FL 32940
Phone: 321-633-2076

Lenders should verify participation guidelines and documentation requirements directly with Brevard County before representing themselves as an approved Brevard County SHIP lender.

Are you a realtor interested in helping a buyer use Brevard County SHIP down payment assistance?

Realtors are encouraged to contact the Brevard County Housing and Human Services Department to confirm current program guidelines, eligible purchase areas, and any realtor orientation or participation requirements.

Inquiries regarding local housing initiatives and SHIP funding availability may be directed to the Brevard County Housing and Human Services office at 321-633-2076.

Important: DPA Compass LLC did not identify a publicly published Brevard County-approved realtor list. Realtors should contact the county directly before advertising themselves as an approved or participating Brevard County SHIP realtor.

Brevard County. Program requirements, contacts, funding availability, and participation requirements may change. Realtors and lenders should contact the Brevard County Housing and Human Services Department directly for the most current and authoritative information. DPA Compass LLC does not determine county approval or participation status and is not affiliated with Brevard County unless expressly stated otherwise.

Brevard County DPA Program

Brevard County Purchase Assistance Program

Program: Brevard County Purchase Assistance Program

The county currently lists assistance of up to:

• $75,000 for very-low-income applicants
• $60,000 for low-income applicants

The assistance is provided through a second mortgage/deferred-payment structure, with eligibility and repayment terms depending on the applicant's income category. The county program is for eligible first-time homebuyers and accepts conventional, FHA and VA first mortgages.

County contact

Community Housing Initiative (CHI)
📞 321-253-0053

Brevard County Housing & Human Services
📞 321-633-2007

The county specifically directs prospective buyers to CHI for program information, income limits, maximum sales price, homebuyer education and other program requirements.