Hernando County SHIP DPA — Lenders & Realtors

Are you a mortgage lender or real estate professional working with buyers who may benefit from down payment assistance?

Hernando County administers a SHIP Purchase Assistance / Down Payment Assistance Program for eligible homebuyers. However, I have not found a publicly posted list of participating or approved lenders and Realtors.

If you're interested in working with buyers using the program, I recommend contacting Hernando County Housing & Supportive Services to ask about the process for becoming a participating or approved lender/realtor.

📞 Hernando County Housing & Supportive Services: (352) 540-4338

When contacting the County, ask:

"Does Hernando County SHIP maintain an approved or participating lender and Realtor list? If so, what is the process to become an approved or participating lender or Realtor, and who handles the onboarding process?"

DPA Compass Tip: If you work with buyers in Hernando County, this may be a program worth getting familiar with. Having lenders and Realtors who understand the SHIP process can make it easier to identify and assist eligible homebuyers.

Always verify current program requirements, participation rules, and eligibility directly with Hernando County before relying on this information.