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Down Payment Assistance Programs in Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade buyers can access multiple layers of DPA — state, county, and city programs that can be stacked for up to $168,000+ in combined assistance.
County Program: Miami-Dade Homebuyer DPA
- Assistance: Up to $35,000
- Type: 0% interest deferred loan — no monthly payments, deferred up to 30 years
- Income limit: Up to 140% of Miami-Dade AMI
- First-time buyer required: Yes
- Requires: HUD-certified homebuyer counseling and education
- Note: Limited funding — first-come, first-qualified basis
County Program: MDEAT First-Time Homebuyer DPA
- Assistance: Up to $28,000
- Type: Forgivable grant at 0% interest
- Occupancy requirement: 20 years to receive full forgiveness
- First-time buyer required: Yes
Statewide Programs Available in Miami-Dade
- Hometown Heroes: Up to $35,000 — 0% deferred loan for eligible workers
- FL Assist: Up to $10,000 — 0% deferred second mortgage
- FL HLP: Up to $10,000 — 3% interest, 15-year repayment
- Salute Our Soldiers: Up to $35,000 — for veterans and active military
City Programs in Miami-Dade
- City of Miami: Up to $70,000 — deferred loan, repaid only upon sale or refinance
Miami-Dade DPA Stacking Example
A first-time buyer who is a nurse purchasing in the City of Miami could potentially stack:
- Hometown Heroes: $35,000 (state)
- Miami-Dade County DPA: $35,000 (county)
- MDEAT Grant: $28,000 (county — forgivable)
- City of Miami: $70,000 (city)
- Total potential assistance: up to $168,000
Stacking eligibility varies — I confirm which combinations work with our lending partners. Contact me to find out exactly what you qualify for.
Conforming Loan Limits
The 2026 conforming loan limit for Miami-Dade County is $832,750 for a single-family home. Loans up to this amount qualify for conventional financing with competitive rates. Borrowers needing more can explore jumbo loan options.
Cities We Serve in Miami-Dade County
We provide mortgage services throughout Miami-Dade County including Miami, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Homestead, North Miami, Doral, Kendall, Miami Beach, Aventura, Miami Lakes, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne.
Home Loans in Miami-Dade County
Looking for a mortgage lender who serves Miami-Dade County? 1st Capital Group provides expert mortgage guidance to homebuyers and homeowners across Miami-Dade County and all of Florida. Whether you’re purchasing your first home, upgrading, or refinancing, we’ll find the right loan program and maximize your savings.
Loan Programs Available
- Conventional Loans — As little as 3% down for qualified buyers
- FHA Loans — Low down payment, flexible credit requirements
- VA Loans — Zero down payment for eligible veterans and service members
- USDA Loans — Zero down payment in eligible rural areas
- Foreign National Loans — Financing for non-U.S. citizens
- DSCR Loans — Investment property loans based on rental income
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