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Delray Beach homebuyer programs
Delray Beach is in Palm Beach County. Buyers here can look at 1 city program, 2 county-wide programs, and statewide Florida and federal options. Each program sets its own rules, so treat this page as a list of questions to ask a lender, not a list of programs you qualify for.
Information as of: October 28, 2026
Program rules, limits and funding change often, sometimes mid-year. Always verify current details with a participating lender before making decisions.
Delray Beach city program
City programs usually require the home to be inside Delray Beach's city limits.
Delray Beach SHIP / HOME
Up to $75,000
Down payment help for first-time buyers in Delray Beach, as a loan forgiven over 10 to 15 years.
- Where
- Delray Beach
- First-time buyer
- Required
- Income limit
- 80% to 120% of Area Median Income.
2026 income limits by household size
| Household size | Up to |
|---|
| 1 | $108,000 |
| 2 | $123,360 |
| 3 | $138,840 |
| 4 | $154,200 |
| 5 | $166,560 |
| 6 | $178,920 |
| 7 | $191,280 |
| 8 | $203,640 |
Delray Beach Community Development
Statewide programs that also apply
- FHA Insured Mortgage
- VA Guaranteed Home Loan
- USDA Section 502 Guaranteed Rural Housing Loan
- Fannie Mae HomeReady Mortgage
- Freddie Mac Home Possible Mortgage
- Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program
- Florida Assist (FL Assist)
- Florida Homeownership Loan Program (FL HLP)
- HFA Preferred and HFA Advantage PLUS Second Mortgage
- Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
- HUD Good Neighbor Next Door
- Florida Military Heroes Loan Program
- Physician Loans (Doctor Loans)
See the statewide program details →