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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 sizeUp 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

Palm Beach County programs that also apply

  • Palm Beach County Homebuyer Match Pilot Program: Dollar-for-dollar match of your contribution, up to $50,000
  • Palm Beach County SHIP / HOME Down Payment Assistance: Up to $100,000

See the Palm Beach County program details and income limits →

Income limits in Delray Beach

Programs here use the Palm Beach County figures for the West Palm Beach-Boca Raton HMFA. For example, 80% of area median income is $102,800 for a household of four. Each program uses its own percentage, so check its limit. See every household size →

Income limits from: Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 2026 Income Limits and Rent Limits, SHIP and HHRP Programs (based on HUD figures), effective May 1, 2026.

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 →

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