City of Deerfield Beach SHIP program — realtor & lender inquiries

Are you a lender interested in participating in the City of Deerfield Beach and Broward County SHIP purchase assistance programs?

Homebuyers in Deerfield Beach are typically required to qualify for a first mortgage through an eligible participating lender. If you are a mortgage lender interested in assisting buyers using local SHIP down payment assistance in Deerfield Beach, please contact the City of Deerfield Beach Housing and Grants Division or the Broward County Housing Finance and Community Redevelopment Division, as well as Florida Housing Finance Corporation, to verify current lender guidelines.

Questions regarding local housing initiatives, NOFA, or Deerfield Beach SHIP opportunities may be directed to the local community development office or Florida Housing.

Florida Housing Finance Corporation: (850) 488-4197

City of Deerfield Beach Housing and Grants Division
150 NE 2nd Avenue
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Phone: 954-480-4200

Lenders must verify participation guidelines and documentation requirements directly with the city or county before marketing themselves as an approved SHIP lender in Deerfield Beach.

Are you a realtor interested in helping a buyer purchase a home in Deerfield Beach with SHIP assistance?

Realtors are encouraged to connect with local housing officials to confirm program guidelines, eligible Deerfield Beach neighborhoods, purchase price limits, and any orientation or homebuyer counseling requirements.

Inquiries regarding local housing initiatives and SHIP funding availability may be directed to the City of Deerfield Beach Housing and Grants Division at 954-480-4200.

Important: DPA Compass LLC did not identify a publicly published City of Deerfield Beach approved realtor list. Realtors should contact the municipality directly before advertising themselves as an approved or participating Deerfield Beach SHIP realtor.

Deerfield Beach, FL. Program requirements, contacts, funding availability, and participation details may change. Realtors and lenders should contact the City of Deerfield Beach or Broward County housing divisions directly for the most current information. DPA Compass LLC does not determine approval status and is not affiliated with the City of Deerfield Beach unless expressly stated otherwise.

Deerfield Beach, FL DPA program

City of Deerfield Beach purchase assistance program

Program: City of Deerfield Beach First-Time Homebuyer Purchase Assistance

The city coordinates down payment and closing cost assistance for income-eligible first-time buyers acquiring a residence within the City of Deerfield Beach municipal limits.

Assistance terms, maximum award levels, and household income brackets are established following state and local SHIP guidelines. Assistance is commonly structured as a deferred-payment loan or forgivable second mortgage based on household size and income limits.

The program works alongside conventional, FHA, and VA first mortgage loans via participating approved lenders.

City contact

City of Deerfield Beach Housing and Grants Division
☎ 954-480-4200

Prospective buyers and industry professionals should contact the city division or approved housing counseling agencies for current program details, income caps, homebuyer education certifications, and application intake dates.